Gathered Friends

Or, "The One With The Bit About The Garlic" Attention duelists! The time has come to expose ourselves to the media monolith that is YU-GI-OH. All of it. Every. Single. Series. This is OUR punishment game. Step through the door to darkness with us, as we review Duel Monsters episodes 198 through 224 - the final arc! Next time we will be live, streaming our thoughts on Dark Side of Dimensions as well as playing the card game in real (virtual) life! Make sure to join us on Tuesday the 6th of October! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hearts of our cards: • Chip - https://linktr.ee/chipwiseman • Josie - https://linktr.ee/qsksw • Joe - https://twitter.com/XxXWhiplashXxX • Liam - https://linktr.ee/vahkiti

Or, "AMERICA" Attention duelists! The time has come to expose ourselves to the media monolith that is YU-GI-OH. All of it. Every. Single. Series. This is OUR punishment game. Step through the door to darkness with us, as we review Duel Monsters episodes 185 through 198, and the very weird Capsule Monsters. Next time we will be finishing Duel Monsters, with episodes 199 through 224! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hearts of our cards: • Chip - https://linktr.ee/chipwiseman • Josie - https://linktr.ee/qsksw • Joe - https://twitter.com/XxXWhiplashXxX

Or, "Cheerio, Orichalcos" Attention duelists! The time has come to expose ourselves to the media monolith that is YU-GI-OH. All of it. Every. Single. Series. This is OUR punishment game. Step through the door to darkness with us, as we review Duel Monsters episodes 165 through 184. Next time we will be starting season 5, with episodes 185 through 198, as well as Capsule Monsters episodes 1 to 12! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hearts of our cards: • Chip - https://linktr.ee/chipwiseman • Josie - https://linktr.ee/qsksw • Liam - https://linktr.ee/Vahkiti • Joe - https://twitter.com/XxXWhiplashXxX

Or, "The hot one, the cool one, and the Digimon one" Attention duelists! The time has come to expose ourselves to the media monolith that is YU-GI-OH. All of it. Every. Single. Series. This is OUR punishment game. Step through the door to darkness with us, as we review Duel Monsters episodes 156 through 164. Next time we will be finishing season 4, with episodes 165 through 184! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hearts of our cards: • Chip - https://linktr.ee/chipwiseman • Josie - https://linktr.ee/qsksw • Liam - https://linktr.ee/Vahkiti • Joe - https://twitter.com/XxXWhiplashXxX

Attention duelists! The time has come to expose ourselves to the media monolith that is YU-GI-OH. All of it. Every. Single. Series. This is OUR punishment game. Step through the door to darkness with us, as we review Duel Monsters episodes 122 through 144. Next time we will be starting season 4, with episodes 145 through 164! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hearts of our cards: • Chip - https://linktr.ee/chipwiseman • Josie - https://linktr.ee/qsksw • Liam - https://linktr.ee/Vahkiti • Joe - https://twitter.com/XxXWhiplashXxX • Dacotah - We'll get 'em eventually

Or, "Kaiba Rides a Long, Girthy Dragon" Attention duelists! The time has come to expose ourselves to the media monolith that is YU-GI-OH. All of it. Every. Single. Series. This is OUR punishment game. Step through the door to darkness with us, as we review Duel Monsters episodes 98 through 121. Next time we will be finishing season 3, with episodes 122 through 144, as well as the movie Pyramid of Light! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hearts of our cards: Chip https://linktr.ee/chipwiseman QSKSw (Josie) https://twitter.com/QSKSw Vahkiti (Liam) https://twitter.com/Vahkiti Whiplash (Joe) https://twitter.com/XxXWhiplashXxX

Or, "Weird Egyptian Translations!! Marik's Quest to Turn the Whole World Furry?" Attention duelists! The time has come to expose ourselves to the media monolith that is YU-GI-OH. All of it. Every. Single. Series. This is OUR punishment game. Step through the door to darkness with us, as we review Duel Monsters episodes 75 through 97. Next time we will be starting season 3, with episodes 98 through 121! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hearts of our cards: Chip https://linktr.ee/chipwiseman QSKSw (Josie) https://twitter.com/QSKSw Vahkiti (Liam) https://twitter.com/Vahkiti Whiplash (Joe) https://twitter.com/XxXWhiplashXxX

Or, "Okay look our recording bot called Craig messed up a bunch and I tried to fix it in post but there's probably some sync issues so just be aware of that okay?" Attention duelists! The time has come to expose ourselves to the media monolith that is YU-GI-OH. All of it. Every. Single. Series. This is OUR punishment game. Step through the door to darkness with us, as we review Duel Monsters episodes 50 through 74. Next time will be the rest of season 2, episodes 74 through 97! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hearts of our cards: Chip https://linktr.ee/chipwiseman QSKSw (Josie) https://twitter.com/QSKSw Vahkiti (Liam) https://twitter.com/Vahkiti Whiplash (Joe) https://twitter.com/XxXWhiplashXxX

Or, "A Clown Forces Joey to Wear a Fursuit" Attention duelists! The time has come to expose ourselves to the media monolith that is YU-GI-OH. All of it. Every. Single. Series. This is OUR punishment game. Step through the door to darkness with us, as we review Duel Monsters episodes 26 through 49. Next time will be the start of season 2, episodes 50 through 73! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hearts of our cards: Chip https://linktr.ee/chipwiseman QSKSw (Josie) https://twitter.com/QSKSw Vahkiti (Liam) https://twitter.com/Vahkiti

Or, "Pegasus J. Crawford's Child Abduction Spree" Attention duelists! The time has come to expose ourselves to the media monolith that is YU-GI-OH. All of it. Every. Single. Series. This is OUR punishment game. Step through the door to darkness with us, as we review Duel Monsters episodes 1 through 25. Next time will be the rest of season 1, episodes 26 through 49! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hearts of our cards: Chip https://linktr.ee/chipwiseman QSKSw (Josie) https://twitter.com/QSKSw Vahkiti (Liam) https://twitter.com/Vahkiti Whiplash (Joe) https://twitter.com/XxXWhiplashXxX

Attention duelists! The time has come to expose ourselves to the media monolith that is YU-GI-OH. All of it. Every. Single. Series. This is OUR punishment game. Step through the door to darkness with us, as we review Season 0, aka the 1998 Toei series, and its associated movie. Next time will be Duel Monsters episodes 1 through 25! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hearts of our cards: Chip (Curtis) https://linktr.ee/chipwiseman James https://twitter.com/JSLBrowning QSKSw (Josie) https://twitter.com/QSKSw Vahkiti (Liam) https://twitter.com/Vahkiti Whiplash (Joe) https://twitter.com/XxXWhiplashXxX

Alt. title: Journey to Cum The Gathered Friends are back for (a little bit) more, with Bionicle: Generation 2. From Skull Spiders to Netflix, it's a much lighter quest than G1. This time, we read Escape from the Underworld, watched Journey to One, and live-read The Art of Bionicle! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode's friends are: Chip Wiseman (Curtis) https://linktr.ee/chipwiseman Vahkiti (Liam) https://twitter.com/Vahkiti QSKSw (Josie) https://twitter.com/QSKSw Mr. Glibb (Levi) [insert floppy dog mom here] Swert (Swert) https://twitter.com/swertmastra Spidey (Spidey) https://twitter.com/spoodyseentral Orikume (Ori) https://twitter.com/OrikumeKigu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: Anime "WOW!" sample from Fairy Tale Let's Be Friends♡ - Kirby Star Allies - https://youtu.be/hdXsP-4COdw Art Book (pdf version) - https://biosector01.com/images/artofbionicle.pdf Art Book (gallery version) - https://biosector01.com/wiki/Gallery:The_Art_of_BIONICLE Other sources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQSvvytkRxNexOF86E2jD27YA2x4VnzaNYExRm58vYTeKksXbE2iLEGkHbea0GZkdNtl0nM2uPMKtNG/pubhtml?gid=1955352307&single=true

The Gathered Friends are back for (a little bit) more, with Bionicle: Generation 2. From Skull Spiders to Netflix, it's a much lighter quest than G1. This time, we read Revenge of the Skull Spiders, and Battle of the Mask Makers. Next time, we'll be reading Escape from the Underworld and The Art of Bionicle, as well as watching The Journey to One! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode's friends are: Chip Wiseman (Curtis) https://linktr.ee/chipwiseman Vahkiti (Liam) https://twitter.com/Vahkiti QSKSw (Josie) https://twitter.com/QSKSw Mr. Glibb (Levi) [insert floppy dog mom here] Swert (Swert) https://twitter.com/swertmastra Spidey (Spidey) https://twitter.com/spoodyseentral TuragaNuva (Owen) https://twitter.com/TuragaNuva ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: Anime "WOW!" sample from Fairy Tale Let's Be Friends♡ - Kirby Star Allies - https://youtu.be/hdXsP-4COdw 0:37:47 - Shadow Realm, Jimbo - source unknown (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/554436400351543314/676166524238823451/ac65952.png) 0:46:17 - Vahi combi moc - Turaganuva (https://flickr.com/photos/turaganuva/33641675818/) 0:47:00 - Lennin control statues - Spidey (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/554436400351543314/676168730631471134/sketch-1581281556772.png) Josie (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/554436400351543314/676168741985320970/unknown.png) 0:49:15 - FEET - source unknown (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/554436400351543314/676169418514104320/tumblr_p4fjeo4cF41s3uullo3_1280.png) 0:56:07 - illegal anime - Original image by Steve Young (https://stock.adobe.com/uk/images/3d-penguin-conducts-an-auction-with-his-gavel/39284139), edited version source unknown (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/554436400351543314/676171178498457610/image1-4-1.png) 1:01:42 - Rip Studwell - Fairly Odd Parents (https://fairlyoddparents.fandom.com/wiki/Dr._Rip_Studwell) 1:07:43 - Chad Thundercock - Josie (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/554436400351543314/676174131573817351/unknown.png) 1:11:16 - feesh - Battle of the Mask Makers (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/554436400351543314/676174907469725716/unknown.png) 1:24:09 - ketar, creature of stonefire - Battle of the Mask Makers (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/554436400351543314/676178493414965253/awUbU4vzccAio-DBGs-PjX7We-RZh32Gi7Wug1HfTv7ktTqSNt2cBsxKBmiaHVXbIqnSuryjU5i8RdG4I0fSL_uMMlu444GXKtpW.png) 1:43:30 - Liam's hat - Detectic Pikachu merch (https://www.pokemoncenter.com/pok%C3%A9mon-detective-pikachu-plush-ears-hat-741-04702) 1:51:59 - Marvel's incest twins - The Ultimates 3 - (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/554436400351543314/676184341067595776/wandapietro9.jpg) 1:53:16 - Vietnatrees - source unknown (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/554436400351543314/676185542487965717/57384342_2227809584149313_3737732221767778304_n.png) 1:55:17 - liam get vahi 2 - Josie (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/554436400351543314/676185896344748054/unknown.png) 1:58:59 - Bonkers - Wiktionary (https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bonk) 2:04:12 - Spiders's - Revenge of the Skull Spiders 2:26:15 - snek - Lego Harry Potter 4730 (https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/303103638524_/Lego-Harry-potter-4730-Basilisk-Snake.jpg) 2:32:36 - sinister snine - source unknown (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/554436400351543314/676195240050163712/ftjcxry8m5331.jpg)

The Gathered Friends are back for (a little bit) more, with Bionicle: Generation 2. From Skull Spiders to Netflix, it's a much lighter quest than G1. This time, we read Island of Lost Masks, and Gathering of the Toa, and watched the 2015 online animations. Next time, we'll be reading Revenge of the Skull Spiders and Battle of the Mask Makers! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode's friends are: Chip Wiseman (Curtis) https://linktr.ee/chipwiseman Vahkiti (Liam) https://twitter.com/Vahkiti QSKSw (Josie) https://twitter.com/QSKSw Mr. Glibb (Levi) [insert floppy dog mom here] Swert (Swert) https://twitter.com/swertmastra Spidey (Spidey) https://twitter.com/spoodyseentral ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: Let's Be Friends♡ - Kirby Star Allies - https://youtu.be/hdXsP-4COdw 1:09:35 Thanos Onua - https://www.aliexpress.com/i/32952927121.html 1:10:48 Bionicles Trek - https://twitter.com/LegendOfMataNui/status/1213496602687688704 1:52:20 Bonkles is doctor whomst? - https://twitter.com/LegendOfMataNui/status/1219086933621706757 2:14:39 Michael J Fox's Hitler number - https://oracleofbacon.org/movielinks.php?a=Adolf+Hitler&b=Michael+J.+Fox&use_role_types=1&rt0=on 2:42:45 Swert provides levity - https://tenor.com/view/the-office-gif-5377249

Three Bionicle veterans inducted a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends was a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This time, we were lucky enough to interview the man, the myth, the legend - Greg Farshtey. TuragaNuva joins us for one final time to talk about the story that shaped our lives.

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This time, we read all of Book 10 from TuragaNuva's Biological Chronicle. TuragaNuva joins us to talk about Sahmad the raging bigot, the Gelu's Crew, and a fan-driven continuation of the story helmed by Vahkiti. Listen to his reading of the current work-in-progress here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dgWrGc-lmk

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This time, we read chapters 29 through the end (30 for the PDF version) of Book 9 from TuragaNuva's Biological Chronicle. James from Wall of History joins us to talk about the BIG MECHA FIGHTO.

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This time, we read chapters 10 through 28 (+1 for the PDF version) of Book 9 from TuragaNuva's Biological Chronicle. The mighty Swertavus and Orikume join us to talk about Coco Jumbo, Klondike bars and Spaghetti.

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This time, we read chapters 10 through 28 (+1 for the PDF version) of Book 9 from TuragaNuva's Biological Chronicle. SharkwolfDarkwolf joins us to talk about the Element Lords, Pokémon, and Gresh's very very strong mother.

Alt. Title: Eljay Johnsen Guest Stars on Gathered Friends with Eljay Johnsen #TTVIsOverParty Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This time, we read chapters 1 through 9 (of the web version - 1 through 10 of the PDF) of Book 9 from TuragaNuva's Biological Chronicle. Eljay Johnsen of TTV, along with BleedingNova of the Beaverhouse join us for something completely different.

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This week, we read chapters 42 through the end of BOOK 8 (Complete Edition). Wrong dragons, Doo-Heads and Ducks ensue. TuragaNuva & Samuel join us to discuss THE BIG REVEAL.

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This week, we read chapters 30 through 41 of BOOK 8 (Complete Edition). Ass bears, genocide and Bingzak ensue. Stevie from Cross-Wired Geeks joins us to talk about the awkward middle part of 2008!

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This week, we read from the prologue through chapter 29 of BOOK 8 (Complete Edition). Live shenanigans ensue. No guests, because this was difficult enough to keep (mostly) clean with just the four of us!

Alternate title: Step Inside My Crab Bus, Because America Nuked Japan Into The Future By Recharging God Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This week, we read from chapter 16 through the epilogue of BOOK 7. The Cold War, Mantax facts, and mild shock ensue. Spidey and Swert return to talk about Bionicle Jesus.

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This week, we read from the prologue through chapter 15 of BOOK 7. Flying water, the Alaskan Bull Worm, and PAPER?!?! Also all our guests died.

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This week, we read from chapter 25 through 53 of BOOK 6. Knifecrabs, Mr Edgy, and eating your greens ensue. Bonk from Twitter accompanies us and the Inika to the Chamber of Life.

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This week, we read from the prologue through chapter 24 of BOOK 6. Scooby Doo, The Killers, and LEEROOOOOOOOOOY MMMMMMJEEEEEEEEEENNNNNKIIIIIIIIIIINNNNSSSS ensue. Ganto has a fanfic guys, did you know that?

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This week, we read from chapter 40 through the end of BOOK 5 (Complete Edition). Naruto running, boot snakes, and grannies ensue. Swert returns to discuss the worst story year, objectively, 100% no contest.

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This week, we read from chapter 23 through 40 of BOOK 5 (Complete Edition). Caramelldansen, getting amished, and inflation spiders ensue. Alon the Collector from Bionicle Maskposting joins us to talk about the Toa Hordika's Bizarre Adventure.

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This week, we read up to chapter 22 of BOOK 5 (Complete Edition). Kakama asses, BEARS and Yoda's campaign of treeicide ensue. James from Wall of History joins us to talk about the maze of shadows and the Toa Metru's first foray into a Visorak-ravaged Metru Nui!

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This week, we read chapters 38 to Epilogue of BOOK 4. Kinetic displays, defeating babies, and vore ensue. AvengingOdin joins us to tackle the fall of Metru Nui!

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This week, we read chapters 1 through 37 of BOOK 4. The industries of Metru Nui, the Toa Metru's infighting and more ensue. TuragaNuva himself joins us today!

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This week, we read chapters 16 to the end of BOOK 3, and/or watched Mask of Light. Voice actor trivia, Kraata charts, and BEARS ensue. Today's guest is Orikume!

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This week, we read up chapters 1 to 15 of BOOK 3, or pages 263-329. The canonicity of love, sportsball and Toa being jerks to each other ensues. Also special guest Eljay of TTV and the Eljay Johnsen Show!

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This week, we read all of BOOK 2, or pages 127-262 and watched the Wall of History 2002-2003 animations. Chili, Ben 10, and big ti**y maids ensue. Also special guest Swert of Biosector01!

Three Bionicle veterans induct a newbie into the deep-dive depravity that is SWEET BONK LORE. Gathered Friends is a biweekly podcast and book club, where we read The Biological Chronicle, the compiled collection of the entire Bionicle story made by TuragaNuva. This week, we read all of BOOK 1, or pages 1-136. Tahu wakes up, the Toa GET MASKS, and Takua f**ks around for a week.