Best Joel Sherfinski Podcasts (2024)

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The Games 2:14:42

2+ y ago2:14:42

2:14:42

In the final episode the guys share their favorite video games from the nine plus years hosting ABOG. ABandofGamers.com Email: ABOGpod@gmail.com Music used with permission. Intro by Tiny Rockets and Outro by Joel. Support ABOG Follow A Band of Gamers on social media Join the ABOG Discord ServerBy ABOG

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Music Discovery 1:42:16

2+ y ago1:42:16

1:42:16

The guys reveal the best music they discovered from each other throughout the history of ABOG. Also the last and possibly the easiest PlayStation Platinum yet. Cheers Parallel 49 Brewing Company | Ruby Tears Vocation Brewery | Abduction Half Acre Beer Company | High & Dry ABandofGamers.com Email: ABOGpod@gmail.com Music used with permission. Intro …

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Episodes 1:12:31

2+ y ago1:12:31

1:12:31

Counting down to the final episode Joel, Shane and Karl share their favorite ABOG episodes and moments. Cheers Parallel 49 Brewing Company | Oak Boy Tiny Rebel Brewing Co | Captain Insano Eagle Park Brewing Company | Heart Races ABandofGamers.com Email: ABOGpod@gmail.com Music used with permission. Intro by Tiny Rockets and Outro by Joel. Support A…

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The Final Countdown 58:47

2+ y ago58:47

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The guys celebrate 250 episodes and enter their 10th calendar year of ABOG with big news about phase 2. The countdown begins and starts at 3. News Going out on top EA Football will live on Cheers Young Blood Beer Co. | Sad Ben Affleck Parallel 49 Brewing Company | Medjuicea Vocation Brewery | Roll With It Games Guardians of the Galaxy Grand Theft A…

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PlayStation Going Mobile 1:24:49

2+ y ago1:24:49

1:24:49

Shane is a PlayStation 5 whisperer. Karl levels up +1 hair and wisdom. Joel only supports one brewing company. News Nintendo Swith Online Expasion Pass Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) hires former head of Apple Arade Cheers 1840 Brewing Company | Creepfunk Haze Yellow Dog Brewing | Squirrel Chaser Purity Brewing Co. | Purity Pale (Official Ale…

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Treat Media Like A Child 1:25:39

3y ago1:25:39

1:25:39

Join the guys in the library for a fact checked episode. News Nintendo Direct 9/23/21 New games added to PlayStation Now including The Last of Us Part II An update on console shortages and when the rest of us should be able to get our hands on one Kotaku, disgusting media and how biased sources are making it impossible to find the facts Cheers Voca…

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Third Eye On PlayStation 5 1:21:12

3y ago1:21:12

1:21:12

With news related to the past, present and future of PlayStation the guys open their foreheads and peer into the PS5. They gained this mystical new ability after leveling up into year 10 of ABOG. News xCloud on Steam Deck Horizon Forbidden West release date and a couple different editions One last game from Sony without the ten dollar upgrade price…

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Plus Onesie 1:30:47

3y ago1:30:47

1:30:47

A special guest joins the crew for great conversations including gaming tips for new dads, two birds stoned at once and heart wants what the heart wants. News EB Games Canada rebranded to Gamestop Canada Diablo Immortal delayed until 2022 Fastest selling XBOX ever PlayStation 5 disc version no longer being sold at a loss South Park creators pen a n…

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Workplace Regressions 1:11:43

3y ago1:11:43

1:11:43

The guys share their disgust with the Activision Blizzard actions that led to a lawsuit before providing plenty of opportunities to raise that PlayStation number. News Deadspace is being rebooted by EA Motive and will be a next gen exclusive coming to PlayStation 5, XBOX Series S/X and PC Select beta users can now upgrade their PlayStation 5 SSD ha…

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Remote Controlling Deck 1:04:46

3y ago1:04:46

1:04:46

Back from sports disappointment the crew catches up on all the news, handheld gaming options, cheers and a review of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. News XBOX Cloud Gaming is now playable everywhere Sony acquires Housemarque Kojima for hire Nintendo Switch OLED Valve announces Steam Deck Cheers Revolution Brewing | DDH West Coast-Hero Boombox Brewing …

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E3 Pandini Wrap Up 1:04:04

3y ago1:04:04

1:04:04

A conversation about E3, which pressers impressed and the many games that create excitement for the future. News E3 Cheers Parallel 49 Brewing Company | Bohemian Raspberry 71 Brewing | Sabro City Limits Eagle Park Brewing Company | I Can Go For That: Citra, Simcoe, & Chinook Games Initial impressions of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart ABandofGamers.com…

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242 Six Month PS5 Exam 1:09:21

3y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Nintendo is set to announce an upgraded console, Sony changes their tune and Microsoft holds to the steady same old routine. News Nintendo reportedly set to announce a new Switch model before E3 God of War delayed until 2022 and also coming to PlayStation 4 Sony changes tune Gran Turismo slated for 2022 and also on PS4 Cheers 1840 Brewing Company |…

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241 Hot Tub Stream Dream Team 1:03:30

3y ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Time to quit their day jobs as the guys jump in the hot tub and show their mostly covered junk for stream revenue. Thank goodness ABOG is an audio only podcast. News Sony releasing two new DualSense colors Sony files a patent for a betting service Twitch hot tub parties Listener Review US iTunes review from Meloche Joel inspired by the review surpr…

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240 Returnal 1:09:46

3y ago1:09:46

1:09:46

Impressions of Returnal and plenty of news as Sony and Microsoft dig in even further to their current strategies. Plus Esports becomes legit even to us older, skeptical folk. News Sony released a State of Play video at the end of April with a few games but mostly featuring 15 minutes of the upcoming Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart game coming exclusiv…

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239 PlayStation Avoids Black Eye 1:01:20

3y ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Shane lays off the kill shot when lags, Karl has no plate discipline and Joel escapes a hug. 06:15 News Sony reverses decision to shut down the PS3 and Vita stores. PlayStation 5 sets a US record for most consoles sold in the first 5 months of a new system launch. Microsoft is not buying Discord. XBOX Free-to-play games no longer require a subscrip…

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238 PlayStation Heel Turn 1:25:56

3+ y ago1:25:56

1:25:56

Are we seeing a role reversal between XBOX and PlayStation and what it potentially means for the future of both brands? Tips for surviving the pandini, Les Paul and Stratocaster video game analogy, and avoiding accidental death by beer. News Sony is shutting down the PlayStation 3 and Vita digital storefronts MLB The Show 21 added to Game Pass as a…

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237 Tom Says 1:10:45

3+ y ago1:10:45

1:10:45

Joel makes a major decision with his gaming shelf, Karl becomes a green saber guy, Shane still has never seen Star Wars and Tom knows everything well in advance and cannot keep his mouth shut about it all. News Outriders will launch on Game Pass and your progress will carryover Octopath Traveler is now in Game Pass. Was previously only available on…

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236 XBOX Bethesda Sleepover 1:01:59

3+ y ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Shane is snake bitten by a habenero and starts collecting baseball cards. Karl schemes a plan to eventually look like a 12 year old and is media social with his beer consumption. Joel cashes in some points and lays down his mummy bag for the long haul. News Samsung helps confirm the existence of an upgraded Switch while Nintendo continues to keep i…

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235 Ticks Our Boxes 1:22:18

3+ y ago1:22:18

1:22:18

Karl blows leaves in his Mario pajamas, Shane has to step up his milk game and Joel sweats profusely while trying to hold in his excitement. News Microsoft announces FPS Boost for XBOX Series S/X Nintendo Direct 2/17 Anthem officially canceled PlayStation State of Play Cheers Mikkeller - Do Stuff Together BNA Brewing Company - Big Mario Eagle Park …

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234 Foam Party Protection 1:05:35

3+ y ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Shane has teething issues, Karl will never blame a beer and Joel is snowed in. News Google Stadia shutting down first party games MLB The Show 21 announced for PlayStation and XBOX EA Sports College Football Mass Effect Remasters Gearbox Purchased PlayStation selling PlayStation 5's at a loss Video Game movies and TV shows Cybwe attack on CD Projek…

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233 GameStop On The Hedge 1:05:11

3+ y ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Joel wants XBOX Live to die, Karl adopts a foster and Shane is on Team Super. News XBOX Live price is increasing. False alarm. Super Switch PlayStation Plus games for February are so good they are newsworthy Karl helps demystify what the heck is going on with the stock market and GameStop Cheers Boombox Brewing Company - Subsonic Vocation Brewery -…

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232 New Console Old TV 58:58

3+ y ago58:58

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Joel apparently looks old enough while wearing a mask and only yells during Packers losses. Karl does not need a PlayStation 5 and gets beer in the mail. Shane without a live mic still delivers the goods whether talking or in spirit. News Nintendo buys Next Level Gamers An open world Star Wars game announced Indiana Jones game coming from Bethesda …

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231 Cursed Year Avoidance Strategies 1:06:37

3+ y ago1:06:37

1:06:37

Joel cannot say words as well and his worldly cohorts and vows to avoid his usual impulsiveness. Karl considers reading to you and plans to double his 2020 gaming accomplishments. Shane knocks a game off his backlog after 11 years and welcomes a new roommate he found in his beer. Resolutions and Impulsivenss Avoidance Planning for 2021 Resolutions …

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230 Cyberpunk 2077 Review and Favorite Games 2020 1:58:29

3+ y ago1:58:29

1:58:29

Shane is a psychic mixologist. Karl can balance bugs and system crashes with good times. Joel likes twelves and steers clear of the mosh pit in his ripe old age. Cyberpunk 2077 Review Favorite Games Played 2020 Cheers Vennture Brew Co - The Night Crew v.02 Vocation Brewery - Imperial Cherry Kirsch Barrel Aged Guinness and Cranberry Juice Favorite A…

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229 Good Intentions Smuggled 58:33

3+ y ago58:33

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Shane buys his first PlayStation 5 game and kicks off the new beer season. Joel hates scalpers, adds plenty to the swear jar and discovers a great game he missed in 2015. Karl likes pressing buttons thousands of times for a prize and learns what Miracle Whip is all about. News Scalpers suck PlayStation 5 running third party titles better thus far b…

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228 PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X Impressions 1:14:51

3+ y ago1:14:51

1:14:51

Shane and Karl share their first impressions of the PlayStation 5 and then Joel does the same with the XBOX Series X. PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X Impressions Cheers 3 Floyds Brewing Co - Permanent Funeral DEYA Brewing Company - Saturated in Amarillo Links Subscribe To Podcast (RSS Feed) ABandofGamers.com Twitter @ ABandofGamers Facebook Page Fa…

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227 Best of PlayStation 4 and XBOX One 1:26:31

3+ y ago1:26:31

1:26:31

We prep for the new consoles by sharing our favorite games and features on PS4 and XBOX One. News and Conversations Destruction AllStars delayed but will now be included with PlayStation Plus Bugsnax will be a PlayStation Plus game in November GameStop and XBOX form agreement for digital content revenue sharing XBOX not opposed to Game Pass on Nint…

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226 Chill Folder 1:32:16

3+ y ago1:32:16

1:32:16

Shane goes full Canadian with explanations of local catch phrases and at the end of the show even wears a toque. A what? Karl levels up to 42 but with old age comes the inevitable problems working a microphone. Joel is cheeky as ever even if he doesn't quite know what that means. News and Conversations Sony reveals the user interface for their upco…

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225 PS5 or XBOX Series X 1:49:00

3+ y ago1:49:00

1:49:00

Joel and Shane have made their decision on which console they'll be buying and then push Karl to decide. Jam packed hour of news, games and easy PlayStation Platinum Trophys. Then belly up to the bar thereafter for a looser chat including plenty more gaming talk. News and Conversations Microsoft buys Zenimax, who owns Bethesda, for 7.5 billion doll…

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224 PlayStation Release Date and Pricing 1:46:09

4y ago1:46:09

1:46:09

Shane makes productive use out of a late night trip to the can. Joel has tremendous willpower with everything except new and shiny console preorders. Karl buys first and decides later. News and Conversations PlayStation 5 pricing and release date livestream with many trailers for upcoming games Final Fantasy XVI Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (…

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223 XBOX Series S & X All The Details 1:04:55

4y ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Shane reads the fine print before deciding to play a game, Karl blames the beer for a bad pour and Joel isn't allowed on a skateboard. News and Conversations Nintendo hopes to sell you many of their Mario games again and this time on the Switch Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Super Mario Bros. 35 Mario Kart Live…

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222 Project CARS 3 and Battletoads 1:09:18

4y ago1:09:18

1:09:18

Karl prefers browns, Shane steers best with a controller and Joel keeps it bitter. News and Conversations PlayStation 5 preorders are an option for US existing customers --> https://www.playstation.com/en-us/campaigns/2020/ps5-direct-pre-orders/ DC Fandome brings us two new superhero games including Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad: Kills the Justi…

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221 Epic Greasy Fortnite 1:09:18

4y ago1:09:18

1:09:18

Shane is a stickler for terms and conditions, Karl finds the fun and Joel welcomes back the calluses. News and Conversations XBOX Game Pass rebrands to Game Pass Looks like XBOX Live isn't going away after all Halo Infinite delayed until 2021 Apple has blocked Microsoft's Project xCloud on iOS Epic antitrust suit against Apple and Google No Spiderm…

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220 Not Ready For PS5 and XBOX Series X 1:06:11

4y ago1:06:11

1:06:11

Joel realizes he might not want a new console this fall and subscribes to everything. Shane deserves a moment to gloat and is a responsible driver. Karl is back in on Game Pass and forgets his game of the year. News and Conversations XBOX Games "Pass" Event Halo Infinite Cuphead releases on PlayStation 4 Halo Infinite Multiplayer will be free-to-pl…

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219 Decision Day 2020 1:28:04

4y ago1:28:04

1:28:04

An important decision looms large so the guys take a harder edge approach to discuss topics like political yard signs, how to fight off the stank and what really happens in the toilet. News and Conversations Ubisoft Forward Watch Dogs: Legion Brawlhalla Might & Magic: Era of Chaos Tom Clancy's Elite Squad Hyper Scape Assassin's Creed Valhalla Far C…

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218 The Last of Us Part II 1:58:00

4y ago1:58:00

1:58:00

Microsoft shuts down Mixer and is bringing a virtual gaming conference to the XBOX. Next gen games could get a $10 price hike. The Last of Us Part II review and then a spoiler chat at the end of the episode. News and Conversations Microsoft shuts down Mixer NBA2K21 to cost $10 more on next gen consoles and the guys pontificate about whether it's ju…

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217 PS5 Future of Gaming 1:09:51

4y ago1:09:51

1:09:51

PlayStation 5 fully revealed and EA Play both kick off the E3 that never was but still wants to be. News and Conversations Sony reveals PlayStation 5 details mostly. No price and no date yet but the rest is shared and there are some great franchises returning. EA Play is an E3 presser of sorts but perhaps less underwhelming as we read between the l…

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216 Divergent Consoles and Minecraft Dungeons 1:42:05

4y ago1:42:05

1:42:05

Different approaches to backwards compatibility, Sony focuses on network stability and postpones PlayStation 5 event, Minecraft Dungeons, Super Mega Baseball 3 and a serious chat. News and Conversations Thousands of games at launch for XBOX Series X Sony believes in generations with their upcoming PlayStation 5 Current focus on PlayStation 4 users …

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215 PS Now Vs. XBOX Game Pass 1:18:39

4y ago1:18:39

1:18:39

PlayStation Now has come a long way with many improvements added since launch and some even consider it on par with XBOX Game Pass. We share our impressions and a thorough comparison between the two services. News and Conversations Nintendo announces Paper Mario: The Origami King for Switch releasing July 17 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 PlayStation…

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214 Streets of No Gameplay Rage 1:39:41

4y ago1:39:41

1:39:41

Inside XBOX defended, Karl reviews Streets of Rage 4, Shane channels Bob Ross in MLB The Show 20, Joel beats Red Dead Redemption 2 and leads a spoiler chat at the end of the episode, easy PlayStation Platinum Trophies and more. News and Conversations The Inside XBOX video for May shares some games for their upcoming new console and the internet eru…

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213 Good News Everyone 1:22:54

4y ago1:22:54

1:22:54

Shane is serving up grilled disinfectant wipe sandwiches and plays games the way they're intended. Joel finds a new groove at four in the morning and won't help another stranger with a bum leg. Karl gets back in the dugout and revisits his high school nickname. News and Conversations PlayStation is giving away two fantastic free games so you stay h…

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212 Legit 1:01:05

4+ y ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Cutting edge, expert takes and all the brand new games in yet another legit gaming podcast episode brought to you by the world renowned ABOG guys. News and Conversations Nintendo actively patching Animal Crossing based on fan feedback and reduces the annoyance of all them eggs Automatic digital refunds for preorders of The Last of Us Part II and Ir…

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211 Creep The Bells 1:00:58

4+ y ago1:00:58

1:00:58

The end of optical ports, a delay we can support, great time to be a gamer, our favorite racer goes offline, eggs are only good for scrambling and best friends. News and Conversations Two classic Star Wars games coming to PS4 and Switch XBOX Series X ditching the optical port The Last of Us II delayed indefinitely World Health Organization supporti…

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210 New Horizons 1:12:26

4+ y ago1:12:26

1:12:26

Covid-19 and the impacts on our gaming hobby in addition to how the ABOG trio and special guest Shay are keeping sane through it all. The perfect distraction with impeccable release timing- Animal Crossing New Horizons. News and Conversations Covid-19 and impact on the gaming industry No Sony experts in the manufacturing plants for production of PS…

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209 Elephant Blues 1:07:24

4+ y ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Joel, Shane and Karl are stuck indoors talking PS5 architecture, XBOX Series X memory cards, NFL2K making a comeback but not as needed and a new GameStop big guy. News and Conversations Reggie Fils-Aime joins GameStop Board of Directors 2K NFL games are returning in 2021 but not as we want XBOX Series X expansion memory card Mark Cerny presentation…