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Up N Up is a video game podcast hosted by Artist Ty Derk and Comedian Chris William. Keep up with what they're playing, upcoming releases, and video game news with them every Friday.

Up N Up


    • Feb 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 63 EPISODES


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    Interview with Len Stuart of SWDTech Games!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 61:53


    In this very special edition of Thee upNup, Chris and Ty are joined by Len Stuart, one of the leads of the INCREDIBLE Pixel Noir! Tune in to find out some behind the scenes info regarding the game, the lives of the creators, and what it is he's playing!If you haven't already, get in our discord!

    upNup Goes to MAGFest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 84:33


    Hello, upNup faithful! We know it has been a minute since we posted anything on this feed! But we are active! And we are well!The boys went to MAGFest and wanted to turn this episode around extra fast so you could hear about their experience! Please be sure to check out Geo Mythica and Deep Mess on Steam! Add them to your wishlist and help this incredible indie developers out! If you haven't already, get in our discord!

    The Final upNup... OF 2022!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 117:48


    This month's podcast, we discuss all of the games we're playing and react to the trailers dropped during the Video Game Awards. We also discuss the 2022 Yaldy's, which you should tune into LIVE at 10:00 PM on December 19th at twitch.tv/upnuppod! 

    Now you owe me one

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 67:19


    In this edition of THEE upNup Podcast, we discuss what we've been playing, recent publications on our website, and gaming news surrounded some new fighting games being announced, Netflix games, and all the money that Activision is lousy with thanks to their mobile games. Be sure to check out THEEupNup.com for all of our articles and to stay upNup to date and tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Twitch.tv/upnuppod

    2 more to go

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 71:17


    This week, Gorky plays Skim's new game, Plug N Plan, before they get into what games they're currently playing and their BIG plans for upNup 2.0Check it out, Uppers!https://theeupnup.com/And join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on Twitch!Twitch.tv/upnuppod

    Super upNup 64

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 64:08


    In this installment, the boys talk what they're playing lately, and then pretty quickly get into some big gaming news, like the end of E3, Playstation Plus's new tiers, and the developments in the horrible situation at Blizzard.Be sure to follow us at Twitch.TV/upnuppod !

    Episode 61

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 81:15


    It's our annual "Kare About Karrah" episode, and we get into Chris's Aphantasia, Ty's Hyperphantasia, what we are playing and all sorts of gaming news! Check us out at Twitch.TV/upnuppod and check out Chris's other projects, Riffbusters and I'm Annoyed!Ty's artwork can be found at tyderk.com!

    Remember or Remaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 76:24


    Hey Everyone! Once again, we've skipped a few episode releasing in our feed. We did so because the podcast episodes are video-heavy and would be best enjoyed over on our Twitch channel. So, if you are interested in viewing those, head over to twitch.tv/upnuppod.In this episode, Ty gets Chris's best pitches for whether games should just be remembered or if they could get a remaster that could end up being bad, but the fates decide! They then discuss what they've been playing and just generally have a nice little vibe check. Keep an eye out for The Game Awards coming up on December 9th! Tune in live on twitch or pop back here on Friday to hear our live reactions and discussions. It's the commentary you won't want to miss!

    Episode 55 - Summer Lovin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 94:52


    In this installment of THEE upNup podcast, we start out with a new game called The Game Dating Game. We also discuss some life changes, what we've been playing, and a heck of a lot of news; some of it good, some of it bad!Be sure to follow our Twitch Channel on Twitch.TV/upnuppod, where we stream every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and where you can see the VOD for the missing podcasts (they were visual heavy and did not work well as audio-only)Also, since our last episode, Chris has started 2 new podcasts!Please go check out I'm Annoyed and Riffbusters wherever you listen to podcasts!And until next time:Chins UpKeep Up

    Sexism is a Bad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 147:55


    In this installment of upnup, Chris and Ty welcome Danibananni and Rzashi onto the show to play a game about whether or not cicadas know certain characters and have a very long discussion about sexism and sexuality in gaming.Be sure to go give a follow on twitch.tv/upnuppod to keep up with our streams every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.And follow Rzashi at Twitch.TV/Rzashi and Danibananni on Instagram @Dani.bananni87

    Episode 52: Non-Fungible BAFTAs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 78:39


    Again, finished editing on April 8th, and just never got around posting it due to general lack of drive. But I will be better. Anywho, we talk about the BAFTAs and NFTs. Enjoy this content dump, and I am sorry. Follow us on Twitch.TV/upnuppod please!

    Episode 50: upNup SOOOOO LATE!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 65:34


    Hey everyone! This episode is from like a month ago. It's actually been edited since April 5th. Frankly, I haven't been very motivated, but that's on me. I am just glad I could finally get this to you. I have NO idea what we covered, but knowing us (and seeing the title), it's probably a horny one.Please follow us on Twitch.TV/upnuppod!

    Straight to Platinum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 77:58


    This week, Ty makes another edition of "I Choose...You?!?" and then they discuss all of the Nintendo, Pokemon, and Playstation news!Be sure to follow us on twitch at Twitch.TV/upnuppod to catch our live streams!

    Return of the Cast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 88:00


    After a brief hiatus, we are back, possibly also briefly. But we're back and that's all that matters! We play a special Valentines edition of Download/Delete/Discuss and then get into some of the big news stories before we get interrupted by players 3 and 4.Follow us on Twitch, where we stream 3 days a week (at least) at twitch.tv/upnuppod

    Episode 47: Kare About Karrah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 48:55


    The intern brought us a very special game this week for her birthday! After that, we have our very first community day episode! Tune in to see what our listeners wanted to talk about!Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen podcasts and head over to our Twitch channel where we stream multiple days a week at Twitch.TV/upnuppod!

    Thee Great British Bomb Review Defuser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 96:25


    A slow news cycle means a much longer game from Ty and Chris. They also discuss their Cyberpunk 2077 updates, and reveal THEE upNup Discord Server! Join it at https://discord.gg/VhfKD9KvvD!And don't forget to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen and to follow us on Twitch.tv/upNuppod where we have officially hit AFFILIATE! Keep Up!Chins Up!

    THEE upNup Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 118:42


    Ty and Chris discuss what they're playing and then very quickly dive into THEE most prestigious gaming award show on this podcast: THEE upNup Awards! Categories include: "Best Cheerleader", "Thirst Trap", "Best Protagonist", "Game of the Year", and SO MUCH MORE!Please Rater, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And be sure to head over to Twitch.tv/upNuppod, where we stream almost every day of the week. We are so close to affiliate and just trying to make that final push!

    upNup The Chimney We Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 101:46


    Ty and Chris play a game made by Chris called "Ho Ho Ho or No No No", what they've been playing, and then have an extensive conversation about Cyberpunk2077 and CD Projekt Red.Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And head over to our twitch page, twitch.tv/upnuppod and give us a follow if you haven't already. We are SO close to affiliate!Merry Christmas!, ya filthy Uppers!

    Review Bomb Defuser

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 106:00


    This week our intern-created game "Review Bomb Defuser" is a real hit for Ty. They briefly discuss what games they're playing and then dive into The Game Award recap.Please do us a huge favor and head over to Twitch.tv/upnuppod and follow us if you don't already. We are SO close to affiliate status!

    The Lonely Feud

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 111:33


    Ty and Chris talk about what games they've been playing, fight a little bit, cover some news, and then dive into The Game Awards categories to see what they think is going to win. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and check us out over on Twitch.tv/upNuppod. We need just a few more followers in order to get affiliate status!

    Twitch Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 1:57


    Due to some technical issues on Chris's behalf, this week's episode is only available on Twitch. This short little ep is just to let you know to head over there and tell you how.Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and give us a follow on Twitch! We greatly appreciate it!

    Catch Deeze Consoles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 82:39


    This week, Ty and Chris try their hands at their very first Live Stream of the podcast to Twitch, so beware of some growing pains and call drops. Ty and Chris play "Catch Deeze Consoles", discuss their current plays, and bid farewell to the last console generation.Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and check out our Twitch channel! https://www.twitch.tv/upnuppod

    Digital Dogs and Pixelated Pussies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 59:34


    This week, Ty and Chris play a new game where we pair video game villains with the best kind of pets for them, before getting into current plays and some news.Be sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and check out our twitch channel at https://www.twitch.tv/upnuppod

    An unnumbered episode: Update and Promo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 2:14


    Hey Uppers! The boys were sick this week, so Chris just recorded a little update and discussion of our new Twitch channel!Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And check out our Twitch channel!https://www.twitch.tv/upNupPod

    Episode 38: Peak Pitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 80:03


    This week, Ty and Chris play another game of Trick or Treat or Smell My Feet or Give Me Something Good to Eat before talking about Hades a whole bunch and some gaming news.Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! It helps us a ton and we appreciate!

    Episode 37: Tricks and Treats and Smelly Feets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 62:46


    This week, Ty brings a new Trick or Treat themed game to show before getting into current plays and the little bit of gaming news there is. Please be sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us @upnuppod on all social media.AND DON'T FORGET TO VOTE

    Episode 36: Lennon Free and DROC are Among Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 79:23


    This week, Ty and Chris are joined by Lennon Free and DROC as our first guests! We talk about the Rooster Teeth drama, what they've been playing, and Chris comes up with an impromptu game based around PS5 accessories.Be sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!

    Episode 35: Dismantle the Bourgeoisie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 44:22


    This week, Chris talks about SOOOOOO many new games he's been playing and then starts the video game edition of Name That Tune where Ty identifies the metal renditions of video game music and then they get into their news!Be sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!

    Episode 34: Infection Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 72:56


    This week, Ty and Chris bring you an episode while they're waiting for their COVID test results. Happy to report, they're both COVID free, but Chris does have the Flu. Regardless, we still had to bring you fine Uppers your weekly dose of us!Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Unfortunately, justice has not been served for Breonna Taylor. Despite the court's ruling, remember that Black Lives Matter.

    Episode 33: Simple, Smooth-Brained, Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 62:20


    This week, Ty brings Chris a new game called "WhoWhat Price Was It Anyway?!?", they talk about the return of the NFL and a fair amount of news, including some stuff that is in store for the Next Gen consoles. Please be sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, follow us on all social media @upnuppod and arrest the police who killed Breonna Taylor. Black Lives Matter.

    Episode 32: A Grain of Salt and an Ounce of Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 80:28


    This week, Ty and Chris discuss they usual and then get real heavy into the Mario 35th Anniversary Direct that Nintendo did.Please be sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.Black. Lives. Matter. Just in case you forgot.

    Episode 31: Be Grateful You Have Any News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 74:55


    This week, Ty and Chris talk about some more news regarding Call of Duty, Fortnite, and Fall Guys before getting into GamesCom and all of the wonderful releases!Be sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and, don't forget: Black Lives Matter.

    Episode 30: Pregnant Women are Revolting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 72:31


    This week, Ty and Chris discuss some recent life events, play a new game, and then get into some news!Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Hopefully, there will come a day that this doesn't need to be said but Black Lives Matter; today and everyday.

    Episode 29: The upNup Goddamn Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 60:01


    This week, Ty and Chris discuss a Fall Guys call to action in their new "It's Been" segment, and then discuss news and what they've been playing.Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And don't forget how much Black Lives Matter.

    Episode 28: Flip the Trope

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 87:00


    We've got a brand new game this week called Remake/Remaster/Reimagine, and then get into what they're playing and an itty bitty bit.Be sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and Keep Up/Chins Up!

    Episode 27: Don't Touch the Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 82:44


    Ty and Chris start out with the second, and FINAL (For now) Summer Spin Off. Now with two months of E3 being over, the news is a little lighter, but we still have plenty of it!Be sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Reach out to us on @upnuppod on all social media with any comments or suggestions!Black Lives Matter. Today and Everyday. Demand justice and equality.

    Episode 26: Justified Double-Jump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 102:27


    This week, Ty and Chris play a new game called "Summer Spin Off", and then get into gaming news, XBox's announcements and what they've been playing. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and sure with your friends! It helps us out a ton!Also, most importantly, justice has yet to be served for Breonna Taylor and Elijah McClain. And the feds are carrying out fascism across the U.S.

    Episode 25: Just a bunch of Trumpets and Oboes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 93:19


    This week, Ty and Chris bring you almost exclusively news as ENDLESS E3 continues!Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and never forget:Black Lives Matter and the police who murdered Breonna Taylor and Elijah McClain should be in prison.

    Episode 24: Pegged by God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 65:23


    Hey, Uppers! This episode came out on a little late because Ty and Chris needed a mental health week. In this episode, Chris takes the lead, so there's no game, just what they're playing and news coverage.Be sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and don't forget the cops who killed Breonna Taylor still haven't been arrested.

    Episode 23: Zeitgeist of the Ethos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 107:15


    Hey there, Uppers! This week, we do another game of "I Choose...You?!?", then we get into more gaming news, like Trump being banned from Twitch and Phil Spencer's reaction to the Playstation event. They then discuss a few more games that were announced and discuss the future of long games.Please be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe wherevere you listen to podcasts. And remember:The cops who killed Breonna Taylor still have not been arrested.

    Episode 22: Wastebasket of the Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 85:51


    Following another incredible installment of "I Choose,,,You?!?", Ty and Chris discuss EA's show for upcoming releases as well as The Day of the Devs!Keep an eye out for White Men Can't Bump!Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Thanks, Uppers!

    Episode 21: Out of the Gates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 116:05


    This week, Ty hits Chris with some more "I Choose ... You?" and it's a difficult one. After that, the remainder of the show is discussing all of the news that released with the Playstation event and some of the Indie news as well.Rate, Review and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and share with your friends!Don't forget! Black Lives Matter

    Episode 20: Abolish your Boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 135:22


    This week, Ty brings a new game called "I Chose...you?!?" to the table, then they discuss games they're currently playing and they try to talk about games that remind them of summer break, but instead they vent about the broken and exploitative nature of employment.This week's Thumbs upNup is itch.io's Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality, which can be found here: https://itch.io/b/520/bundle-for-racial-justice-and-equalityShare this episode and send us a direct message on any social media platform and we will give you one of our 5 bundle codes. As stated last week, upNup absolutely stands with black lives matter and this is not only putting money into an incredible cause, but gives you tons of incredible games and resources.

    Episode 19: Press Square to Thrust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 116:21


    Instead of asking for Rates, Reviews and Subscriptions, please consider a donation to the National Bail Fund Network. Any amount can help: https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directoryThis week, Ty and Chris start by addressing the Black Lives Matter Movement across the world. upNup supports Black Lives Matter, which is literally the absolute minimum we can do. With that being said, we do return to your regularly scheduled program of Download/Delete/Discuss, and then we discuss sex in gaming and why is it so buck wild and bad. This week's Thumbs upNup is about video game themed booze!https://www.kotaku.com.au/2020/06/drink-up-this-video-game-booze/

    Episode 18: Grave Robbing Pooter Punchers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 85:32


    This week, Chris gives Ty some Download/Delete/Discuss prompts, they discuss what they're playing and a decent amount of gaming news! And be sure to check out our Thumbs upNup suggestions for the week!Thumbs upNup links:Oversimplified: https://www.youtube.com/user/WebzwithazCrash Course: https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourseBe sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Share with your friends and let us know what games you want to see as TV shows and where ya wunna see em!https://www.facebook.com/upnuppod/https://twitter.com/upnuppodhttps://www.instagram.com/upnuppod/?hl=en

    Episode 17: Poppin Bottles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 129:57


    This week, Ty and Chris do another segment of Download/Delete/Discuss before diving into what they're currently playing,and a significant amount of gaming news before Chris discusses some of his Stand Up Stories. Thumbs upNup Link:https://youtu.be/bhn2cJYAcsgBe sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Share with your friends and let us know what games you want to see as TV shows and where ya wunna see em!https://www.facebook.com/upnuppod/https://twitter.com/upnuppodhttps://www.instagram.com/upnuppod/?hl=en

    Episode 16: Unapologetic Leftist Game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 107:54


    This week, Ty and Chris discuss some gaming news, what they've been playing, and what future generations of consoles look like. Chris was super depressed this one,but still gave em the ole razzle dazzle.Thumbs upNup links:https://www.humblebundle.com/https://means.tv/pages/meansinteractiveBe sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Share with your friends and let us know what games you want to see as TV shows and where ya wunna see em!https://www.facebook.com/upnuppod/https://twitter.com/upnuppodhttps://www.instagram.com/upnuppod/?hl=en

    Episode 15: Choose Your Puker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 153:12


    This week, we discuss FFVII hard mode, beating The Messenger, and draft the worst things about video games. Tell us what you think the worst things in gaming are. Did we get some wrong? Let us know! And if you think of any games or things for us to discuss in the future, let us know!Be sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Share with your friends and let us know what games you want to see as TV shows and where ya wunna see em!https://www.facebook.com/upnuppod/https://twitter.com/upnuppodhttps://www.instagram.com/upnuppod/?hl=en

    Episode 14: Topi-Cool

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 180:50


    Ty and Chris come to you this week with discussion of Animal Crossing progress, Final Fantasy VII, and then they play the first iteration of "Flush your babies", where they figure out the game of the decade!Thumbs upNup links:Hidden Through Timehttps://www.hiddenthroughtime.com/Magic: The Gathering Arenahttps://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena?source=MX_Nav2020Be sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Share with your friends and let us know what games you want to see as TV shows and where ya wunna see em!https://www.facebook.com/upnuppod/https://twitter.com/upnuppodhttps://www.instagram.com/upnuppod/?hl=en

    Episode 13: Trolls World Snore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 120:26


    Boy oh boy is Ty excited! FFVII remake released and Ty CAN NOT stop talking about it! Seriously. That's most of the episode.They also discuss what they're currently playing a bit, Resident Evil, and Trolls: World Tour.Thumbs upNup:YSNPT Resident Evil 7:https://youtu.be/VmaVnw9fFDgHunkered Vegan:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA_4u852POw&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3nwsE5Cqn5qSDU6JSOhhGC590tsrsYeO4X8v9gnTy5fSrDQwwOA5lqWWYBe sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Share with your friends and let us know what games you want to see as TV shows and where ya wunna see em!https://www.facebook.com/upnuppod/https://twitter.com/upnuppodhttps://www.instagram.com/upnuppod/?hl=en

    Episode 12: Similar to the Same

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 75:37


    Ty and Chris start out talking about their current state in the Coronatine. They talk about what they're playing, how long this quarantine has been happening, and what we would suggest to retired gamers to get them back in the mix during this time at home.Thumbs upNup links:Battle of the Bots: Mysterious Monsters:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8gv959sHoUThe Messenger:https://themessengergame.com/Be sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Share with your friends and let us know what games you want to see as TV shows and where ya wunna see em!https://www.facebook.com/upnuppod/https://twitter.com/upnuppodhttps://www.instagram.com/upnuppod/?hl=en

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