The Game of Life

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Just a couple of college kids tryna figure out how to play and win the game of life.


    • Feb 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 48 EPISODES


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    Episode 47: Catching Up Through A Waffle Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 54:31


    We may or may not have disappeared for the last few weeks but we're back and in this episode, we just caught up a bit and waffled about current events and other random things! Make sure to follow our Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 46: Instagram Rewind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 75:33


    This week, we decided to try something new! We went back through some of our Instagram posts (follow our personals @beanda.p and @gybanaag) and discussed the context for the photos. We're thinking of turning this into a series so make sure to stay tuned for more Instagram rewinds in the future! Also on the topic of Instagram, make sure to follow @gameoflifepod on Instagram for all the podcast updates.

    Episode 45: Waffling About Dropped Classes and Ramen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 76:54


    We're back after a couple weeks of being MIA! This week, we waffled a bit about events from the last couple weeks, the start of yet another semester of college, and Bean's favorite dish, ramen. Make sure to follow our Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 44: Waffling About 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 70:52


    Happy New Year from us to you! And Happy Anniversary to us! This week, we went back to our roots and decided to do a good old waffling episode as we rang in the New Year and celebrated one whole year of podcasting. Make sure to follow our Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 43: OP is Most Definitely the Asshole (AITA Part 4 - Christmas Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 65:32


    Merry Christmas from Bean and Gib to you! This week, we decided to go with a consistent fan favorite for Christmas and discuss some r/AmITheAsshole posts but this time, every single post was taken from @toxicreddit in which OP is always the asshole. Hope you guys enjoy listening to us discuss some major red flags! Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 42: Am I The Asshole? (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 63:14


    This week we've got a late Thanksgiving/early Christmas themed AITA discussion! Make sure to follow our Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 41: Waffling About Recent College Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2021 54:29


    We're back with another episode of pure waffle! Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 40: The Roast of Gib

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 77:46


    We know we've been gone for awhile but hopefully this chaotic episode makes up for it! Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 39: This or That? (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 62:34


    We played this or that once again and discussed a few more prompts in this week's episode! Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @gameoflifepod so that Gib and Bean can go to Nobu one day.

    Episode 38: Waffling After Our 2-Week Hiatus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 86:08


    We're finally back with a new podcast episode and in this one, we just waffled about various current events or things that have happened in the last couple weeks since we've been gone! Make sure to follow our Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 37: Answering Reddit Questions (Part 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 54:56


    This week we revisited our Reddit document and answered some more questions! Follow us on Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 36: Waffling About Various College Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 66:28


    Sorry for the delayed episode but this week we waffled a bit about various college events such as Greek Life! Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 35: Am I The Asshole? (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 62:39


    In this week's episode, we went back to one of our favorite episodes ever and discussed some more r/AmITheAsshole posts from Reddit! Make sure to follow our Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 34: This or That? (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 62:32


    We played this or that once again in this week's episode! Make sure to follow our Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 33: Waffling About The Start of our Second Year of College

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 41:50


    We've got a little filler episode this week since we were running low on time but in this episode, we talked about the beginning of our second year as college students! Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 32: Waffling - Night Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 61:12


    This time around we recorded a podcast at odd hours of the night so you can already guess what direction our conversation went in...oops. But, it produced some funny content so here we are! Make sure to follow our Instagram: @gameoflifepod for updates and posts!

    Episode 31: This or That?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 72:29


    This week we played a fun game of this or that and discussed why we chose this...or that! Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @gameoflifepod for all the updates!

    Episode 30: Everything You Need to Know About Film ft. Alexander Cass

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 65:25


    This week, we had a friend of ours who creates and produces films in his free time come on to the podcast to answer some questions about his hobby! Tune in to hear Alex talk about all things film and make sure to check out his channel at tinyurl.com/jajyoutube to see his and friends' work! Also make sure to follow our Instagram @gameoflifepod so you can get all the updates and sneak peeks!

    Episode 29: We Finally Got Hanson on the Podcast - A Conversation about Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Following His Artist Dreams ft. Hanson Ma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 120:18


    We finally managed to get a good but busy friend of ours on the podcast so join us as we absolutely grill Hanson Ma on everything art-related! Make sure to follow his Instagram: @hansonma._ if you want to see his work and also make sure to follow our Instagram: @gameoflifepod to get updates and previews!

    Episode 28: Waffling About Spending Money, Shopping, and Frozen Yogurt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 68:56


    This week, we sat back and essentially just had a conversation centered around shopping and spending money (and how sad spending money is)! Hopefully, you relate to our sorrows or just find them funny. Make sure to follow our Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 27: Answering Reddit Questions (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 70:36


    We're back with another episode where we answer questions from that iconic Reddit Google Doc! Make sure to follow our Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 26: Waffling About San Francisco, Trader Joe's, & Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 72:18


    We finally took a break from that Reddit doc and decided to talk about whatever came to mind in this episode. Listen in as we recap some recent summer adventures we've had and talk about potential future adventures!

    Episode 25: Answering Reddit Questions (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 90:27


    Well you guys know the drill already! We answered some more fun questions from the infamous Reddit document yet again this week. Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 24: Answering Reddit Questions (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 68:46


    In this week's episode we continued answering questions from that random Google Doc we found on Reddit! Follow our Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 23: Recapping Our First Year of College (In A Pandemic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 79:26


    This week we finally talked about our freshman year of college! Tune in as we recollect our academic, social, and major-related experiences and provide some (probably bad) advice for our listeners. Make sure to follow our Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 22: Overrated or Underrated? (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 106:28


    We finally finished our little game of overrated or underrated! Make sure to follow our Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 21: Overrated or Underrated? (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 84:40


    This week, we played a little game of overrated or underrated. Simply put, a word or phrase was announced and both of us picked whether we thought it is overrated or underrated and then discussed our opinions. Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @gameoflifepod

    Episode 20: Waffling About College Finals, College Stories, & Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 74:12


    Took it easy this episode and just rambled about some recent events!

    Episode 19: Answering Reddit Questions (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 89:24


    Instead of manipulating our listeners for content on our Instagram @gameoflifepod, we turned to Reddit yet again for a topic to focus on this week. However, we found this amazing Google Doc full of good discussion questions so we decided to turn it into a series and eventually, get through the entire document.

    Episode 18: Waffling about Bowling, The Josh Fight, & Physical Education Requirements ft. Timothy Peck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 69:03


    This week we had another special guest named Timothy who taught us many things about the sport of bowling. Tune in as we talk about all sorts of things with him and make sure to follow his Instagram @tpeck320 (as well as ours @gameoflifepod)!

    Episode 17: Am I The Asshole?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 108:13


    In this week's episode, we went back to one of our favorite places on the internet: Reddit. This time we visited r/AmITheAsshole and discussed some of the top posts on there!

    Episode 16: Picking the Right College ft. Jason Schwartzman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 63:48


    Congratulations to all the high school seniors out there on your college acceptances (or whatever else you have decided to pursue)! In light of decisions coming out, we've decided to dedicate this episode to our experiences and past with deciding on colleges since we were in your shoes just one year ago. Hopefully, this can help you or someone you know out and congrats once again!

    Episode 15: Waffling About Mom Friends, Cancel Culture, & Photography ft. Jennifer Yuan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 84:14


    We had another lovely guest on this week's episode and we simply talked about anything and everything. Tune in to hear us mindlessly ramble about various fun topics!

    Episode 14: Waffling about Lil Nas X, Bad Professors, & The End of Remote Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 73:33


    Fun little episode where we just talk about various current events and some past events as well. Listen in as we talk about some controversy and school!

    Episode 13: The Funniest Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 94:46


    Oh lord, this one will have you absolutely cracking up. We asked you lot for questions on the insta (@gameoflifepod) and went ahead and answered them in this episode. Make sure to follow us and your question could make the next Q&A!

    Episode 12: Debating Controversial Statements

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 102:49


    In this episode, we went on r/unpopularopinion and discussed some of the unpopular opinions we found. Listen in as we talk about cereal in water, the circle of life, and math.

    Episode 11: Waffling About Burnouts, COVID-19 Vaccines, & The Return of ATLA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 77:03


    Yet another episode where we just waffle! Listen in as we discuss coronavirus vaccines, compare burnout experiences, and toss in some news about one of our favorite childhood shows.

    Episode 10: Everything You Need to Know About Music ft. Jared Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 84:56


    Well, we thought we were gonna have the infamous and iconic Jared that's 19 and can't read from Vine on this episode but it actually turned out to be someone even better! He is 19, he cannot read, he knows plenty of stuff about music, he is none other than...Jared Davis! Anyway, listen in as we absolutely grill Jared about anything and everything related to music. Make sure to follow his band on Instagram: @bugtheband and all his other links: @jared_davis2 and @jareddavis_music. Also go check this out (we had a guest named Alex show up randomly but we don't have audio from him and we promised him a link in the Spotify description): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5XA5aQ90USnB31dY3KS79w

    Episode 9: Waffling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 75:21


    Ok, ok we'll fess up. We didn't really have a topic idea for this week's episode so...we just waffled.

    Episode 8: Hypothetically Speaking - The Real Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 58:42


    Last week we were meant to discuss various hypothetical situations. Unfortunately, we got very off topic (oops) so here's us genuinely talking about some hypothetical situations!

    Episode 7: Hypothetically Speaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 66:56


    Essentially, we looked up a bunch of hypothetical situations and discussed what we do if we were thrown into oddly specific scenarios. (And we, as usual, got very off track during this episode. Oops.)

    Episode 6: The Real Blast From The Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 72:26


    We're aware we already released an episode about our past but we decided it was a fake blast from the past. So this time, we really took it back to the past. Specifically, our childhoods. Hear us rant about TV shows, reminisce memories with our favorite toys, and discuss elementary school in this fun episode!

    Episode 5: Answering YOUR Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 97:35


    You guys asked us questions on Instagram (follow us @gameoflifepod) and we answered!

    Episode 4: Why Being Unproductive Can Be Good ft. Katie Rizkalla

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 67:09


    We attempted to talk about productivity this episode but ended up being really unproductive in the end. Whoops. Hope you lot get a laugh out of this one though!

    Episode 3: Friendship, Cannibalism, & Space Travel ft. Belinda Yan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 73:42


    Our first guest! We brought a good friend of ours onto the podcast to exchange friendship stories and play a fun game of Would You Rather.

    Episode 2: A Blast From The Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 62:45


    Bean & Gib reminisce high school and talk about everything from first jobs to meeting new people to graduating and becoming full fledged college students.

    Episode 1: Being A College Freshman Is Hard In A Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 58:09


    Listen in as we recap our first semester of college and talk about being students in a pandemic! (while messing up a lot because we were nervous about our first podcast)

    Trailer: Meet the Players!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 1:00


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