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A video game podcast for barely gamers. Featuring world-class Drag Queen JuiceBoxx, and washed up, former professional figure skating prince, Jackson, tune in each week for chaos, shenanigans and occasionally a mention of video games. Winner of the 2023 Canadian Podcast Award for Outstanding Debut for a Series. Instagram

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    • Apr 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 131 EPISODES


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    Are we in the darkest timeline for gamers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 53:38


    Juice tells a SEVEN minute story about falling off a treadmill, and it is worth EVERY SINGLE MINUTE. Jackson had a brush with politics and hated it. patreon.com/itdangerpod

    What MORON went to Hawaii and spent more time playing video games than at the beach?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 52:45


    Jackson is back from Hawaii and Juice is DISPROPORTIONATELY mad at his job. patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Are we actually excited for the Nintendo Switch's final hurrah?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 55:39


    This week, Juice saw Lion King on stage and we found the "most heterosexual" thing about Jackson. patreon.com/itdangerpod

    (FIXED) We are HYPED (and a little angry) about the Nintendo Switch 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 57:32


    A FULL breakdown of the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation! Here's everything we're HYPED about and everything we're PISSED about.We fixed it! Apologies for the mixup, thank you for letting us know! patreon.com/itdangerpod

    We are HYPED (and a little angry) about the Nintendo Switch 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 49:47


    A FULL breakdown of the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation! Here's everything we're HYPED about and everything we're PISSED about. patreon.com/itdangerpod

    These video game commandments are barely gamer universal truths!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 49:47


    Jackson explains AI in games, Juice got a new car but forgot to mention it! patreon.com/itdangerpod

    We're getting Juice banned from Disney & The Last of Us 2 just might be a masterpiece

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 50:51


    Hop in, we're trying to get Juice banned from Disney parks! patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Did Split Fiction's co-op bring out the absolute worst in us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 46:54


    Juice has recovered, Jax reminisces on that time someone gave him their number. They argue about who would win feats of strength. patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Defending our horrifically embarrassing game purchases

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 46:22


    Jackson has new underwear but is still spiraling. Juice is a little sick baby without a moustache. They break down the internet Shrek drama. patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Are you excited for the future of Pokemon!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 53:06


    Juice did a sexy boy-photoshoot and we're proud. Jax didn't experience any hate crimes this week. patreon.com/itdangerpod

    We're hosting the Canadian Game Awards!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 51:08


    Juice misses Jackson. Jackson is sad because of hate crimes. We're glad you're here. patreon.com/itdangerpod

    What your Marvel Rivals main says about you

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 53:54


    Juice is sick, STILL. Jax is just doing his best. Welcome back, Barely Gamers! patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Video game SMASH OR PASS xoxo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 55:25


    Jackson has a meltdown about the state of the world (and his mic is bad), Juice loves Squirrels. Welcome back, Barely Gamers! patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Finding the PERFECT video game for Kendall Gender!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 48:40


    Juice is a sleepy baby, Jax got his root canal and they both try to convince Kendall Gender to play video games! Welcome back, Barely Gamers! patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Do you know more barely gamer slang than JuiceBoxx?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 48:58


    Juice is spiraling in Ontario's polar vortex, Jax needs a root canal and they find a new competition so they can yell at each other each week! Welcome back, Barely Gamers! patreon.com/itdangerpod

    SWITCH 2 ANNOUNCED - Here's our wishlist!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 44:05


    Chit chat, our worst jobs ever and sassy rants - Welcome back, Barely Gamers! patreon.com/itdangerpod

    We watched WICKED together, now we're going on vacation to video game worlds!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 43:19


    This week, Wicked, overnight oats, "new year new me" nonsense, Cirque du Soleil - then, kind of video games, a little bit.Welcome back, Barely Gamers! patreon.com/itdangerpod

    These are a few of our favourite things (from 2024)!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 54:34


    We're excited to spend 2025 with you, Barely Gamers! patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Is Marvel Rivals the new Fortnite?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 39:02


    Welcome back, Barely Gamers. patreon.com/itdangerpod

    The Game Awards 2024 was the BEST night of our lives (from home)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 47:23


    Welcome back, Barely Gamers. patreon.com/itdangerpod

    The Barely Gamer Holiday Gift Guide!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 49:47


    Juice had a rough day, Jackson spent the weekend with hardcore Swifties. Have fun, Barely Gamers! patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Using video games to HEAL trauma ft. Biqtch Puddin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 59:33


    Biqtch Puddin' is here to give history lessons and share stories at the intersection of video games and drag! Enjoy, Barely Gamers! patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Is Fleshlight involved in the future of video games?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 42:24


    This week: workout nonsense, surviving holidays with the family, gift giving tips and MORE!Hi Barely Gamers! patreon.com/itdangerpod

    The Game Awards nominations are SCANDOLOUS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 46:13


    Hi Barely Gamers, get ready for a lot of yelling nonsense, because we get SPICY here... patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Dress to Impress: Bratz Dolls but make it CHILD LABOUR?! ft. Alyssa Mercante

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 59:09


    Hi Barely Gamers, do you need some sillies to distract you from the world that's burning? Say no more. patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Which video game character would be the PERFECT WORLD LEADER? - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #105

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 47:33


    Hi Barely Gamers, do you need some sillies to distract you from the world that's burning? Say no more. patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Happy 2-year anniversary (& COMFORT GAMES to combat internet homophobia) - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #104

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 43:17


    Happy two year anniversary!The gang broke the internet again and now everyone is being mean. Except not fun mean - the kind of mean that's full of hate speech and yelling about voting in a country they can't even vote in.Welcome back, Barely Gamers!Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast!--> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Picking each other's gamer HALLOWEEN COSTUMES! - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #103

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 51:32


    Juice is dressed as Spider-Man and Jackson forgot his costume. Unsurprisingly, they yell at each other. Welcome back, Barely Gamers!Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast!--> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    What are the best HORROR-LITE games for Spooky Season? - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #102

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 45:48


    Let's chat about: Dirty jokes, Pokemon leaks, RIP Liam Payne, Juice is injured, and Wicked the movie!Welcome back, Barely Gamers!Content Warnings: 5:35-5:45 & 9:05-9:10Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast!--> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    We have never disagreed THIS much (& how much SHOULD games cost?) - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #101

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 44:42


    The gang has genuinely NEVER disagreed this much. Get ready for it!Welcome back, Barely Gamers!Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast!--> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    EPISODE 100 (& sexiest video games pt. 2) - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #100

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 44:14


    Jackson is tired, Juice is BUFF - both are grateful you've listened through 100 episodes!Welcome back, Barely Gamers!Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast! --> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Two expert world travelers' guide to CRUSHING conventions - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #99

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 47:16


    The gang catches you up on all the travel and accomplishments of late; they're very proud of themselves, Welcome back, Barely Gamers!Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast! --> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Juice's WORST day ever was made better by the best video game companions! - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #98

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 41:54


    Terrible days, stressful day and birthdays. Juice heads to San Diego Comiccon and Jax heads to Barcelona!Welcome back Barely Gamers!!Please consider supporting the NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast!--> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    The Casting of Frank Stone was a MASSIVE LETDOWN (& other disappointing games) - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #97

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 44:25


    Welcome back Barely Gamers!!Featuring DEEP conversations about the weather, Twitch Con, air travel, onesies vs. oodies, friendship, feet vs. meters and dinner.Spoilers for the Casting of Frank Stone start: 28:41and end: 33:33 patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Jax is a TOXIC online gamer : The Apology - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #96

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 40:39


    Welcome back Barely Gamers!!We're asking the important questions today: Coke or Pepsi, pop or soda? Should you make fun of your friend's new glasses? What is the best accessory for FASHION? Which bone is the coccyx? Did we have to google coccyx to spell it right? Can exposure therapy help a 4-year-old overcome their fear of dogs? Was the Mummy your bi-sexual awakening? patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Our video game HOT TAKES threaten to end our friendship - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #95

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 37:22


    Welcome back Barely Gamers!!This week: sex toys, multi-monitor setups, what we've been playing, SuperMassive Games, a new Dead by Daylight game, Juice is a sleepy girly, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Twitch Con, world travel, moustaches, tentacle prawn, liver spots - all before diving into video game HOT TAKES. patreon.com/itdangerpod

    (FIXED)Juice HATES Stardew Valley (& other perfect games for couples) - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #94

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 37:22


    Welcome back Barely Gamers!! This week: Jax gave blood on a whim, Pokemon v. Digimon, Fitbit v. Apple Watch, Juice hates Stardew Valley, divine intervention stopped Juice from playing Kingdom Hearts 3, the Pokemon movie is terrible. patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Juice HATES Stardew Valley (& other perfect games for couples) - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #94

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 37:22


    Welcome back Barely Gamers!!This week: Jax gave blood on a whim, Pokemon v. Digimon, Fitbit v. Apple Watch, Juice hates Stardew Valley, divine intervention stopped Juice from playing Kingdom Hearts 3, the Pokemon movie is terrible.Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast! --> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Why do we play games that PISS US OFF? - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #93

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 39:26


    Welcome back Barely Gamers!!Today's topics include but are not limited to: a live revamp of the official intro, don't tell Juice he has skinny legs, Jax has never been hungover, best compliments to give, people are mean to Juice at work, how do you professionally tell someone to f**k off?Juice got a new watch,Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast! --> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    VANCOUVER PRIDE RECAP! & What real-world skills did you learn from video games? - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #92

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 42:06


    Welcome back Barely Gamers!!This. is. chaos.Juice and Jax reunited in Vancouver last week! There's arguments about who "won" an Orange Theory workout, shared experiences about movie theatres and a recap of Vancouver Pride recap! Perhaps unsurprisingly, Juice didn't do his homework.Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast! --> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    When the world ends, which apocalypse do we want? (FIXED IT) - It's Dangerous to Go Alone Pod # 91

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 39:50


    Welcome back Barely Gamers!!Enjoy shenanigans aplenty, this week!Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast! --> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    DRAG CON recap! What chaos did we cause at Drag Con 2024? - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #90

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 46:29


    Welcome back Barely Gamers!!Get ready for an excellent recap of the best weekend at Drag Con. Twin Peaks-themed AirBnbs, navigating LA, Juice fell down the stairs, Jacks0n stole hugs, Juice's competitive streak took over, it was AWESOME.Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast! --> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    What nerd s*** would we TATTOO on each other? - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #89

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 44:30


    Welcome back Barely Gamers!!In today's episode, you can expect conversations about: radical self love, nipples, dream sponsorships, drag con, Jax's new job & video game tattoos!Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast! --> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    For what games would we KILL for a sequel/new entry? - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #88

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 41:40


    Welcome back Barely Gamers!!This week, Juice is immediately distracted by Jax's shoulders, we discuss Juice's new tattoo, learn that balls have taste buds. Also, turns out is Juice is (unsurprisingly, perhaps) not great at basketball, there's a little therapy trade, a brief chat about the OC and Juice's big stream. Then, eventually, they talk about video games!Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast! --> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    What is the GAYEST video game? (Happy Pride) - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #87

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 39:33


    Welcome back Barely Gamers!!Jax is finally out of a toxic workplace and Juice barely survived pride! But they're happy to be hanging and bring together a grand finale to pride month chatting about the gayest video games ever!Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast! --> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    We pitch games based off popular movies and series! - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #86

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 40:26


    Welcome back Barely Gamers!!Things are looking up for the boys, this week! Although, we do reveal that Juice had the most organized burn book in high school. They chat about choosing performer as a career path, Nascar, Final Destination and Taylor Swift before finally getting to their AWESOME video game pitches! You will NOT be disappointed!Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast! --> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Who is your video game crush?! - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #85

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 40:43


    Welcome back Barely Gamers!!Juice is now having a rough week, but Jax sent him candy, so don't worry! The boys get distracted, like, really distracted... but they manage to get to this week's topic relatively fast! (only to get distracted more) We also learn the Juice has a REAL passion for soft pretzels. Stick around for the commentary around video game heartthrobs!Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast! --> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    What beloved games can we just NOT get into? - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #84

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 41:50


    Welcome back Barely Gamers!!Jax is having a rough couple weeks, but don't worry Juice is having a perfectly balanced Pride month (Happy Pride, everyone!) Our two handsome co-hosts forgot to talk about seeing each other in person last week, but don't worry, they figured it out. Then they get distracted talking about pickles for, like, way longer than you'd expect. The conversation lingers on street meat vendors for a while, too, surprisingly. Juice proceeds to refer to Dragon Age as Dragon's Age, repeatedly for 5 minutes, so that's fun.Check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast! --> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    What game needs a *QUALITY* movie or series adaptation? - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #83

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 42:02


    Hi Barely Gamers!This week, Pride is off to a rocky start for both our studs. They have DEEP thoughts about movie snack combos and dinner/spectacle: Medieval Times. Jax also explains "hazing" to Juice - classic jock things. Later, they share high school experiences that shaped them (aka trauma) before finally discussing what video games need a quality movie/series adaptation!Go check out our NEW Patreon. There are a ton of goodies for you Barely Gamers and every tier goes a long way towards supporting the podcast! --> patreon.com/itdangerpod

    Who even cares about games? - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #82

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 45:15


    Welcome back, Barely Gamers!We're launching a Patreon on June 1st! Become a Patreon support to access so so so many excellent perks! More information at: patreon.com/itdangerpodJuice is a featured streamer at Twitch Con! Check out more info here: https://www.twitchcon.com/san-diego-2024/whos-coming/This week, Jax is a sad boy but he finds many, many reasons to laugh. Everyone in Juice's life is mean to him, and he kind of likes it. They talk about everything, except video games, including: Gray's Anatomy, anime, therapy, butts (obviously).

    What video game world do you wish you lived in? - It's Dangerous to Go Alone #81

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 41:11


    Welcome back, Barely Gamers, we love you!This week: Jax gets excited about his Pokemon Nuzlocke run, Juice shares his experience at Jimbo's Drag Circus, they both share barn-wedding stories and their thoughts on Ryan Gosling. Then they talk about games - but in a fun way that WON'T make you want to turn off the pod. Then at the end, there's more adorableness, so you'll definitely want to stick around for that!

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