Beyond Bossfights

In this episode, DJ and I celebrate our 40th episode with Roger Edwards! We talk about our Covid experiences, returning to Normalcy, biscuits and gravy, and our gaming picks de jour. 

In this episode, DJ and I celebrate our 40th episode with Roger Edwards! We talk about our Covid experiences, returning to Normalcy, biscuits and gravy, and our gaming picks de jour. 

DJ and I talk about such far-ranging topics as the current Covid-19 global pandemic and the Netflix series Tiger King with Joe Exotic

DJ and I talk about such far-ranging topics as the current Covid-19 global pandemic and the Netflix series Tiger King with Joe Exotic

DJ and I talk about such far-ranging topics as the current Covid-19 global pandemic and the Netflix series Tiger King with Joe Exotic

Brax and DJ talk about turkey basting, gaming journalism, Ford v Ferrari and more! Audio: Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Video: Show notes: “Reasonable” banter section Why can’t we seem to podcast more? Life comes at ya fast – since the last show I’ve had one kid graduate and leave for college Yeah, … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 36 – With a side of turkey →

Brax and DJ talk about the FFVII port, the Rocky films, Family D&D experiences, what they’ve been playing and even answer some listener questions! Audio: Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Video: Show notes: “Reasonable” banter section Why can’t we seem to podcast more? Life comes at ya fast – since the last show … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 35 →

Brax and DJ complain about the polar vortex, talk about the Lego Movie 2, and fly drones around the room. In between all that, they discuss hangups that don’t allow them to play certain races/classes in RPG’s and MMORPG’s. Enjoy! Audio: Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Video: Show notes: “Reasonable” banter section We … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 34 →

Brax pulls this one out of the archives. Back when I was a co-host on MMORPG.com’s Game On podcast, I had the opportunity (along with Ryan Getchell) to interview world renowned composer Inon Zur. I generally consider it the best/most interesting interview I’ve had the pleasure to be a part of. Thanks to Bill over at … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 33 – Interview with Inon Zur from MMORPG.com →

Brax and DJ talk about vacations, progression servers, sentient vacuum cleaners and a whole lot more!   Audio: Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Video: Show notes: “Reasonable” banter section Where have you been? – both on vacations (Also new job) – One Blockbuster left Acknowledgements and apologies Dedicated to our Canadian listeners & viewers No … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 32 →

Brax and DJ talk about MMO Guilds, Fortnite, Stranger Things Season 2, and Cobra Kai!     Audio: Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Video:   Show notes: Introductions Me DJPimpdaddy direct from the ‘natti “Reasonable” banter section New Intro music! Acknowledgements and apologies Dedicated to our Canadian listeners & viewers Video cut off early – … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 31 →

Welcome to the ALL NEW Beyond Bossfights show! In this episode, Braxwolf and new co-host DJPimpdaddy talk about DJ’s killer watch, Ready Player One, and what we’re looking forward to in the coming month.   Audio: Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Video: Note to video viewers: the video cut out about 10 minutes before the … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 30 →

In this episode of Beyond Bossfights, I’ve got Andang and Professor Beej with me to talk about a problem that many people experience: anxiety. They share their personal experiences and struggles, and try to help me understand what coping with anxiety looks like day to day.   Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show notes: Definitive … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 29 – Anxiety →

In this episode, I talk about the month that changed video games forever! Also, I talk about my experience with Tomb Raider (2014), Fallout 4, Pokemon Go!, the mini NES and Amazon Prime day.   Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show notes: Main Topic Questions/Topics for discussion: Finished two games this week Tomb Raider (impressions) Fallout … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 28 – Tomb Raider, Fallout 4, Pokemon Go and Mini NES →

In this episode, we celebrate 2 and 1/2 years of interesting conversations via the Beyond Bossfights show. I review episodes 1-26, and we catch up with former guests using some pre-recorded snippets. Thanks for listening for the past 2 1/2 years, Bossfighters!   Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show notes: Main Topic – A look back … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights Episode 27 – 2.5 Year Anniversary Reunion! →

In this episode, I talk a little bit about the new graphics cards set to be released by Nvidia, how I got into PC hardware, and a few of the mistakes that I’ve made along the way.     Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher   Contact information: Me: Twitter: @Braxwolf E-mail: braxwolf@gmail.com Anook: anook.com/braxwolf Facebook: … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 26 – PC Hardware and Graphics Cards →

In this episode, I’ve got Brian and Roger formerly of the Contains Moderate Peril and Burton and Scrooge podcasts. We touch on many podcast and content creation-centered subjects, such as relating to your audience, the importance of a good co-host dynamic, and situations that might lead someone to finally call it quits.   Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 25 – Closing Up Shop →

In this show, I give a quick update on the plans for the show (again) and talk about some of the reasons that I’ve preferred playing single player games instead of MMO’s lately   Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher   Contact information: Me: Twitter: @Braxwolf E-mail: braxwolf@gmail.com Anook: anook.com/braxwolf Facebook: www.facebook.com/braxwolf YouTube: www.YouTube.com/braxwolf Blog: braxwolf.wordpress.com

In this episode, Locowolf makes Beyond Bossfights history as the youngest guest to date, and we talk about Star Wars! Movies, games, toys, it’s all Star Wars, all the time. We even broach the painful family subject of Loco trading my original Boba Fett action figure for some long forgotten toy. Group therapy sessions to … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 23 – Star Wars →

In this episode, I speak with Estel Ali and Jessica Cook about leadership within gaming communities. Both have experience leading guilds and raids, and each brings advice and insight into what makes a successful (or unsuccessful) guild. PM me for invite!   Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show notes: Definitive Gaming History Main Topic – Leadership Questions/Topics … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 22 – Leadership →

In this episode, Draculetta joins me to talk about how video gaming has impacted our lives, how our lives impact the way we game, and the good and bad effects gaming can have on individuals. We also discuss obscure topics such as Judas Priest and the unfortunate heavy metal smear campaigns of the 1980’s. Sound weird? … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 21 – Does Gaming Affect Your Real Life? →

This month, we have a special roundtable episode that includes members of The Gaming and Entertainment podcast network. This rowdy crew saw fit to discuss all manner of gaming topics, from upcoming expansion packs to the changing mobile gaming scene to Syl’s hidden desire to shower with World of Warcraft soap. Please be sure to … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 20 – TGEN Tribunal 3 →

In this episode, Sean from Gaming Conjecture joins me to talk through our experiences quitting or fading away from MMO’s and some of the reasons we chose to do so.   Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show notes: What Are the Kids Playing? Portal & Portal 2 – Brodkil Definitive Gaming History Main Topic – Quitting Your … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 19 – Quitting Your MMO →

This month, I’m happy to have my friend Braag, proprietor of the Light the Beacons podcast, on the show to talk about LOTRO, community content creation, and using pseudonyms for our “gaming” personas. I also have a quick interview with my youngest son about his (and my) latest favorite game, Marvel Heroes 2015. Download | Subscribe … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 18 – Beyond the Beacons →

Storytelling comes in many forms. In gaming, we play out scenes through our avatars and with our imaginations. As strange as it may seem, the creative storytelling process of filmmaking isn’t much different! In episode 17, Ron Newcomb and I examine Ron’s journey from law enforcement officer to filmmaker, some parallels between gaming and filmmaking, and … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 17 – Community Filmmaking →

Is there such a thing as a good and bad game studio? In this episode, I’ve got game bloggers Murf and Doone to discuss our perceptions of game studios, what influences them, and whether the ethical practices of a studio have any relation to the quality of games being produced.   Download | Subscribe on iTunes | … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 16 – Good and Bad Game Studios? →

This month, I’m joined by illustrious blogger and podcaster Syl from MMOGypsy.com and Battle Bards. Syl gives us her take on some of the cultural differences she’s noticed within the gaming community, and we discuss some ways that language and culture can sometimes cause unintended misunderstandings. Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show notes: … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 15 – Language and Culture Differences →

Producer’s note: Since the completion of this show, it has been announced that parent company AOL is closing all Joystiq properties, including Massively. I toyed with the idea of recording a short segment for the beginning of the show explaining these developments, but considering the amount of work involved and short timeframe, I decided to … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 14 – Blogging and Games Journalism →

This month’s episode is a series of outtakes from the first year of Beyond Bossfights. Included is mess-ups, interruptions, cut material and some behind-the-scenes stories. I’ve also included a “mock interview” with my youngest son that was intended to test my new handheld recorder, but ended up being quite the discussion about desserts! Thank you … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 13 – Year 1 Outtakes →

I’m joined this month by Joseph Bradford, contributor to Legendarium Media and the Gaming the Industry podcast. We talk about the importance of lore in gaming, what can be considered lore, and some of the specifics of how lore is handled in Lord of the Rings Online. Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 12 – Lore →

I’m joined this month by Lonrem, the community manager for Anook.com. Lonrem and I discuss how social has influenced gaming over the last several years, the advantages and disadvantages of social, and some of his experiences as both a guild leader and CM. Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show notes: Guest this episode: … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 11 – Gaming, Social, and Social Gaming →

I’m joined this month by Joey Wiggs, who works for the startup game development company Flying Helmet Games. Joey and I talk about what it takes to break into the gaming industry and how Flying Helmet Games is hoping to grab our attention with their concept of merging table-top and video gaming. Download | Subscribe … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 10 – Becoming a Game Developer →

This month, I’m joined by Andrew (DJPimpDaddy) to talk about his experiences with community building. Andrew shares with us the rise and fall of two successful gaming communities that he has been involved in. Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show notes: Guest this episode: Andrew from itguydown.com Main Topic – When a Gaming … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 9 – When a Gaming Community Dies →

This month, I’m joined by Cari from the MMO Reporter Network and Sig from Crucible Gaming to talk about the health risks associated with the hobby of gaming, and some things we as gamers can do to counteract the physical effects of it. Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show notes: Guest this episode: … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 8 – Gamers and Health →

This month, I’m joined by Layanor from the MMO Reporter Network to discuss the barriers to Playing MMO’s and some of the things the industry is doing to combat these obstacles. Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show notes: Guest this episode: Layanor from LOTRO Reporter and the MMO Reporter Network Main Topic – … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 7 – Barriers to Playing MMO’s →

This month, I’m joined by Roger Edwards, proprietor of the Contains Moderate Peril podcast and blog. We talk about communities within game forums (both official and unofficial), game fan sites and blogs, and also touch on communities that form around gaming press sites. Lastly, we tackle some of the newest kinds of gaming communities, those … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 6 – Gaming Communities (Part 2) →

This month, I’m joined by Roger Edwards, blogger, podcaster and community builder. We talk about in-game communities and some of the benefits/downfalls surrounding them. We also talk a very long time about the Newbie Blogger Initiative to explain what it is, how it builds community, and how it benefits both the gaming community as a … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 5 – Gaming Communities (Part 1) →

This month, I’m joined by Pash, the creative genius behind An Unexpected Vidcast. We talk about his inspiration for the vidcast, he walks me through his creative process, and we speculate on the reasons that the machinima style of film making hasn’t taken off as quickly as once expected. Pash also generously shares some of … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 4 – Machinima (and An Unexpected Vidcast!) →

Goldenstar and Merric of Casually Strolling Through MMO’s join me to talk about the need for intentional #balance, and life after CSTM. Thanks for listening to this unofficial “Casual Stroll to Mordor reunion”! Download | Subscribe on iTunes Show notes: Intro Guests this episode: Goldenstar and Merric Definitive Gaming History Merric Goldenstar CSTM Catch-up (Special … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 3 – Gaming/Life Balance →

Whiteberry of Laurelin and I discuss some of the differences between guys and girls in gaming, have fun with some of the stereotypes, and talk about some of the problems the industry faces. Download | Subscribe on iTunes Show notes: Intro Guest this episode: Whiteberry Reason for Discussion: This is not to say that the game … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 2 – Girls and Gaming →

In our very first episode, Andang joins me to mull over the idea of outgrowing gaming. Thanks for Listening! Download | Subscribe on iTunes Show Notes: Intro Welcome to Beyond Bossfights Ep 1 Introduction to me Introduction to the podcast Main Topic – Will we outgrow video games? Intro Guest this episode: Andang,Lead Director of LOTROPlayers.com, … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 1 – Will We Outgrow Gaming? →