Podcast appearances and mentions of brittany metz

Griffin, Lux, and Hunter talk about their experiences at the protests. Black Lives Matter Here's a list of bail funds to support - https://bailfunds.github.io/ Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

Two of The Whitest Kids U' Know join two of the Gamest Boiz in podcasting to discuss the new battle royale shooting sensation Call of Duty: Warzone. Lux still can't understand the appeal but maybe these funnymen and their stories of victory can explain the phenomenon. Listen as they discuss tactics, why it's different than Fortnite, and what exactly makes this game fun to play. Lux has questions. Griffin considers his role on the team. Sam hands out pro tips. Zach discloses some real nerd behavior. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

It's not all video games all the time around here, friends. Once again boardgame correspondent Kelsey Goldberg, along with returning guest Caitlin Linden, joins The Boiz to talk about Ms. Monopoly. Is this game a progressive lesson for young women, a gross weird cash grab, or something else entirely? You can probably guess, but to know for sure you've got to tune in and check this one out. Lux gets mad about mechanics. Griffin wonders what the game was thinking. Caitlin remembers Monopolies past. Kelsey lays down the law. (You can see Lux, Griffin, Kelsey, and Caitlin (and Niv!) play the game in the archives at Twitch.tv/choomroom or with this link https://www.twitch.tv/videos/624328042) Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

For the first time ... in Gameboiz history ... the same guest returns on back to back episodes. Rory blank kicks back with The Boiz again to talk mostly about Disco Elysium, but also Soylent Green, slash art, and more. There's even a special guest appearance by Natalie Bradford with an update on her Animal Crossing experience. A jampacked episode for you to enjoy. Lux figures out some rules. Griffin wonders about his choices. Rory sends the chat several pictures. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

This week The Boiz are just kickin back with a classic bud. Rory Blank rejoins the pod to talk about a wide range of nonsense. Concerts in Fortnite, Joe Biden, Death Stranding, and a bunch more. Rory and The Boiz cover a lotta wild territory in this episode, and you're gonna wanna hear about it. Lux misses the old Sephiroth. Griffin finds the perfect artist to have a concert in Warzone. Rory explains Doom. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

ANOTHER NORMAL EPISODE! The format is back! This week The Boiz talk thieving racoons and family secrets with comedian Kara King. They go deep on Sly Cooper. What made it different from other platformers of the time? Is the aesthetic good for kids? parents? The whole family? Tune in to learn all this and more. Lux talks toons. Griffin remembers some classics. Kara thinks about what makes Sly Cooper magic. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

It's finally here! The remake of a game The Boiz talk about all the time anyway and guess what - they're talking about it today. They're joined by New Games Correspondent Jared Bauer to discuss the Final Fantasy VII remake. Is it fun to revisit Midgar? Is it different enough to be worth it? Does knowing roughly where the game ends take some of the fun out of it? How cool was that motorcycle fight? Find out the answers to all this and more by tuning in and checking it out. Lux talks about the changes. Griffin has a new favorite. Jared remembers some fighting words. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

The Boiz are still quarantined, but they're not stopping. This week's guest had technical difficulties so it's just Lux and Griffin talking about their quarantine gaming experiences. They talk about what they've been playing, what they're going to play, and also wrestling... wow what a chat. Lux bemoans his lack of skills. Griffin looks to the future. Check out Griffin (and sometimes Lux) and twitch.tv/choomroom for more gameboiz content. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

We're quarantined. We're isolated. But in the age of Corona one thing has brought the people together like no other... Animal Crossing New Horizons. This week The Boiz took to Twitch to visit some islands. They check in with Alison Lowenberg and Brittany Metz to see how different people build their islands, what different approaches people take to the game, and how it has changed their lives while in quarantine. Lux has ideas. Griffin gets jealous. Brittany shows off some fits. Alison tells an embarrassing story. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz (See The Boiz on Twitch at Twitch.tv/Choomroom

The Age Of Social Isolation is underway. As Elite Gamers, The Boiz are obligated to use their skills at doing stuff while being alone to help the people of the world, but how? With Twitch it turns out! They are joined by Twitch expert and PR coach Bennington Grant to discuss how they could expand the platform, what makes a good Twitch stream, and what to do if you're not THAT GOOD at games. Lux thinks about pranks. Griffin imagines the future. Bennington is encouraging. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

WE ARE ON LOCKDOWN FOLKS! But a quarantine won't stop The Boiz from gaming, and it shouldn't stop ANYONE. That's why with the help of returning guest Danny Zigal they're here to GIVE YOU THE TIPS YOU NEED. Lux, Griffin, and Danny will share their quarantine tips, tricks, and experiences to help you survive this trying time. Lux tries to mix it up. Griffin goes hard. Danny has some weird ideas. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

This week The Boiz are NOT in studio! Instead, they take a trip for a crossover episode on Jeremy Schmidt's amazing Video Games: A Comedy Show. The gang gets together to talk about the DEMO FOR THE FINAL FANTASY REMAKE. Is it amazing?! Is it too short?! Does it look cool?! Does it get Jeremy, and The Boiz RIPPED, READY, AND REVVED UP? Only one way to find out. Listen as Lux remembers fan art, Griffin evaluates the game's release schedule, and Jeremy remains positive. Thanks to Jeremy for editing and producing this one. Intro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

After 100 episodes The Boiz begin a new season by watching a movie. This week they're joined by friend of the show Forrest Walker to talk about Sonic The Hedgehog. Is it good? Is it bad? Is it exactly fine? Is fine worse than bad? Tune in to find out! Lux bemoans the loss of ugly Sonic. Griffin wonders about the homeworld. Forrest wants it to be worse. (Also you'll notice this came out on Wednesday! It's our new release day! Other cool stuff is happening so keep on checking in on the feed!) Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

It's been 100 amazing episodes, but it's not all smooth sailing! The Boiz wake up to find themselves deep in a void of darkness, and can only escape by revisiting the greatest games they've ever reviewed. They get help from past guests, friends, and memory crystals, but will it be enough?!? Only one way to find out. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

This week The Boiz get "historical" as returning guest Sam Brown brings the remade, remastered, and really messed up Call of Duty Modern Warfare to the studio. Together they get into questions about the campaign, the multiplayer, and what this game wants you to feel. Lux gets flustered. Griffin is amazed. Sam wants to push it even further. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

MOOOOOOORTAL KOMBAAAAAT!!! This week The Boiz are joined by sketch comedian Sam Weller to deep dive the inscrutable and confusing lore of Mortal Kombat 11. There's bug people, ninjas, robots, time travel, and a lot more. Do they understand it? Who knows? Tune in to find out. Lux recalls the timeline. Griffin brings up Kingdom Hearts. Sam tells us why it matters. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music By Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

This week The Boiz get wild about Outer Wilds with returning champion Michael Gabriel. Did this unique adventure game live up to its Game of the Year billing? How often did they die? What mysteries does outer space hold? The only way to find out is to tune in. Lux relays important information. Griffin has issues. Michael reveals what he had to look up. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

The Boiz had issues with The Rise Of Skywalker, but that won't stop them from returning to A Galaxy Far Far Away with comedian and actor Alex Vaughn as they investigate Jedi Fallen Order. Will Star Wars meets Dark Souls redeem this beloved franchise? Is that even what the game really is? Tune in and find out. Lux remembers some music. Griffin has Poncho Problems. Alex considers if the ending was worth it. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

Friend of the pod and official Fortnite correspondent Bennington Grant joins The Boiz to talk about THE FUTURE! That's right, everyone is looking back at the decade that was, but The Boiz are focused on THE YEAR TO COME. Everyone has 5 predictions to make ... who will be right? Who will be wrong? Who will win the prize? We'll find out ... in a year. Lux plays it safe. Griffin ponders political games. Bennington goes wild. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

The Boiz are getting political (on purpose) this week as they are joined by comedian and activist Bonnie He to learn about #YangGang and discuss the newest entry into the annals of political gaming Yang 2020 Path To Presidency. The Boiz learn all about what makes Yang so appealing, how people get involved, and how his campaign ended up with its own video game. Lux keeps talking about Bernie. Griffin admires the effort. Bonnie explains the campaign. (Also Lux edited this one so it's not quite as crisp as when Hailey is around, but she'll be back soon!) Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

We recorded this episode a while ago, but THE CORE IDEAS REMAIN RELEVANT TO THIS DAY! Join The Boiz as they go puzzle-solving and surface hopping, along with guest Michael Resnick, and dive into Portal 2. Lux gets hype on the challenge. Griffin considers the multiple modes. Michael talks teaching tools. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

It's the holiday season and that means The Boiz are GOING TO THE MOVIES. This week they saw both Cats and the new Star Wars and well, THEY'VE GOT THOUGHTS. So sit down, strap in, and enjoy some opinions. (We'll be back to the classic format next week) Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

WOW! It's the end of the year, and you know what that means. It means The Boiz are rolling out the red carpet and sitting down with guest extraordinaire Hunter Edwards to pick their top 5 games of the year. What did they love? What did they kinda like? There's only one way to find out and that's by tuning in. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

This week The Boiz are talking phone games, and NOT JUST ONE. With comedian and mobile genius Caitlin Linden in studio, they are going in on both Pokemon Go and Mario Kart Tour. Are these games worth your time? Are the microtransactions too much? Is there any way to know for sure. Well we can answer the last one. Yes. Listen to the podcast. Lux keeps getting political. Griffin struggles with the controls. Caitlin bikes recklessly. (This week Hailey wasn't around so Lux had to do the editing. He did his best but ... you'll notice the downgrade. Sorry! Be sure to get the quality Hailey content you crave @eateverysound on instagram) Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

The Boiz are leaving home to on their champions' journey this week, and they're getting some help from Matthew J. Therriault as they gather up their Pokemon and start collecting badges. These intrepid Boiz are wandering through the Wild Area to bring you the info on the newest release from The Pokemon Company: Pokemon Sword and Shield. Lux wonders about the best way to play. Griffin bemoans style choices. Matthew pines for voice acting. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

The Boiz continued attempt to stay SOMEWHAT TIMELY rages on. This week they are joined by Mr. Wisecrack himself, Jared Bauer - to talk about the surreal, exquisite, and extremely Kojima Death Stranding. Is it a game? Is it cinema? Is it ART? Is it ... fun? All these questions and more will be alluded to if not answered on this week's episode. Lux talks about the beauty of falling over. Griffin wonders how much ghost is too much. Jared expounds on the merits of robot legs. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

Guestless again? That's right! These Boiz don't need no one to enjoy their games. Why no guest this time? Well, today's game was too scary for anyone but the bravest Boiz... It's Luigi's Mansion 3. The Boiz explore a haunted hotel with their ghost dog friend and try not to get too scared to speak. Lux considers the ghost dog. Griffin waxes poetic about Nintendo. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

The Boiz are a terrible twosome this week as HORRIFYING SCHEDULE PROBLEMS made it tricky to book a guest, but that's not gonna stop Lux and Griffin from blasting off and exploring The Outer Worlds. Will they be plasma-gun slingers? Outer space samurai? Slick talkin' interstellar businessmen? Only one way to find out. Lux gets excited about injuries. Griffin considers combat. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

It's the spooky season and The Boiz are haunted by the spirit of comedian and wrestler Adam Serwa. Adam brings a spookifying game to the table with Majora's Mask, the most chill and terrifying Zelda game in the history of the franchise. How scary is it? How good is it? Are you brave enough to find out? Lux gets into the lore. Griffin discusses complaints. Adam remembers the past. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

Another member of Gameboiz extended family joins the podcast as artist, youtube user, and comedian Brittany Metz is in-studio to discuss early social networking game and, former 4chan raid target, Habbo Hotel. Join Brittany and the Boiz as they get into the culture, style and economics of this weird, weird world. Lux has questions. Griffin experiences glitches. Brittany shares some techniques. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

Hope you had a good Yom Kippur, but now it's time to CHOW DOWN with some hot new branded video game content. The Boiz are TOGETHER IN LA and are joined by comedian Kevin Noonan to discuss KFC's attempt to make you horny for the colonel. Does it work? Maybe more than you'd expect. Griffin gets hungry. Lux is pleasantly surprised. Kevin goes IN on society. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

You've heard of a dungeon ... but what about ... A GUNGEON?!?! Join The Boiz as comedian, actor, musician, and award winner Jonathan Cho takes them on a tour of a dungeon full of guns. Is this game too hard? Is it JUST HARD ENOUGH? Is it fun or spooky to be around all these guns? Tune in and find out. Lux fawns over the sticks. Griffin ponders the narrative. Jonathan reflects on the cultural connotations. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

HONK! Someone's gotta hassle the people of a quaint little town, so why NOT a goose? That's what this weeks game asks. The Boiz are once again joined by comedian, gifster, and human tackboard Leroy Patterson to talk about the puzzle challenge that is sweeping the world - Untitled Goose Game. Lux gushes. Griffin talks prices. Leroy gives a peek behind the scenes of game creation. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

The Boiz always help each other out, but is that the right thing to do? Ayn Rand says it's not, so this week they look into objectivism with returning guest Jacob Gerstel as they dive into all-time classic Bioshock. Is Andrew Ryan's underwater world enough to crack the rarified air of a perfect game? Well ... listen to find out. Lux gets intellectual. Griffin explains Veggie Tale facts. Jacob recalls the moments that blew his mind. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

WHERE WAS THIS GAME IN MISERABLE MAY?!? Finally The Boiz have found the good bad movie of video games... Deadly Premonition, and they're joined by hero, artist, and first guest to ever bring a perfect game Rory Blank. Despite Rory's broken hand and Lux's stupid schedule neither of them could put this game down, so tune in and find out why. Griffin tries to process. Lux struggles with rating. Rory recalls an epic chase. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

WoW Classic is BACK BABY, so The Boiz are going back to 2004 when Griffin was trying to figure out how to ollie and Lux was about to be bar mitzvah - what a time. The Boiz are joined by returning hero Niv Brook to get deep on this blast from the past. Is it fun nostalgia or a trip back to a time when MMORPGS weren't so great? Find out! Griffin defends his time investment. Lux wonders about roleplay. Niv remembers the good old days. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

This week The Boiz are joined in the studio to talk to returning guest Michael Alan Lyle about the sequel to the most controversial inclusion in Miserable May. That's right. It's Destiny 2 baby, now with various improvements. Is this game the same grade of gorbage or something that stands on it's own for ... good reasons? Listen and find out! Lux gets grumpy. Griffin gets into the sticks. Michael goes deep on the lore. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

Is it possible for a game to overpromise, underdeliver, and still kick ass? That's what The Boiz try to figure out this week as they are joined by comedian Jesse Arlen Klein to talk about the Xbox hit Fable. Did Peter Molyneux's ambitious RPG live up to expectations? We'll let you know. Lux wishes for glitches. Griffin gets hung up on oak trees. Jesse recalls a feeling of growth. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

This week The Boiz are honored to present an elite gamer. A true FPS mastermind who puts both Griffin and Lux to shame. This week Max Hawksford (Aka HawksfordMax) is in the studio to discuss Call of Duty: Zombies. Is the game beatable? Are Griffin and Lux any good at it? Is their lack of skill reflected in the ratings? Tune in to find out. Lux gets political. Griffin remembers couch co-op. Max recalls his glory days. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

Finally the cycle is complete. The Boiz began with number two. They moved on to three. Now, the path returns to where it began as Katie Molinaro comes on the show to discuss the original Disney x Square Enix crossover: Kingdom Hearts. With the third entry being one of the most disappointing games in the history of the podcast, can the original redeem the franchise? Only one way to find out! Griffin gets nostalgic. Lux sees the value. Katie remembers Blockbuster. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

IT'S FINALLY HERE! The Boiz couldn't stop talking about then new Fire Emblem and they needed a guest ASAP, luckily they found a great one as they join Jared Bauer at Wisecrack's "Fancy Studio" to talk Fire Emblem: Three Houses. They talk factions and actions about this GOTY candidate. Lux gets spoilery. Griffin tries to make friends. Jared reveals new projects. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

This week The Boiz discuss just how many times a shadow dies as comedian and expert podcaster Alex Kidd brings FromSoftware's newest insanely frustrating masterpiece Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Lux grumbles about difficulty. Griffin thinks of DDR. Alex describes the challenges of gaming while practicing law. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

It may be the heart of summer, but this week The Boiz go back to school for a VERY ACCURATE history lesson as sketch comedian Connor Hurley brings Assassin's Creed 2 into the mix. Lux goes off on color palettes. Griffin shares a personal story. Connor talks tiles. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

It's episode 69! Nice! To celebrate, The Boiz needed an incredible guest and a great game, and this episode has both! Writer, comedian, and social media user Gina Ippolito gets in the studio to talk Bioware's space classic; Knights of the Old Republic. Everyone is hype to revisit an excellent Star Wars game, but will this episode be an Empire Strikes Back, or more like Attack of the Clones? Only one way to find out. Lux complains about resolution. Griffin mourns Kingdom Hearts (again). Gina reflects on the game's morality. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

A new challenger approaches! It's official Banjo Kazooie is gonna be joining the roster of Smash Ultimate. To celebrate, The Boiz are joined by comedian and animator Andy Kay to talk about the classic sequel to the classic platformer: Banjo Tooie. Lux gets mixed up. Griffin backtracks on a controversial position. Hailey clarifies the record. Andy has thoughts on the N64 controller. Produced and Edited by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

It's June, the perfect time for SPOOKS AND SCARES! This week The Boiz try to figure out if they could ever be convinced to stab their friend in the woods - when Michelle Driscoll brings on Slender: The Eight Pages. Slenderman haunts the whole internet but will it haunt The Boiz? Only one way to find out! Lux remembers the birth of Slenderman. Griffin gets lost in the music. Michelle looks back fondly on Breakin' Da Rules. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

Sorry it's been a while! The show comes out on Fridays now! Listen and hear why. ANYWAYS; The Boiz are still talking E3. Why? Because unlike Griffin (and former champion Hunter Edwards), comedian and musician Grady James Welch GOT A PASS. Grady brings The Boiz some primo intel from the inside, gives some tips on getting in (mostly needing a pass), and talks about the coolest and least cool things he saw. Lux talks RPG classes. Griffin remembers the past. Grady brings multiple gifts. Produced and Edited by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

The Boiz are unsupervised this week as they dive into the highs and lows of E3. What to they think of Elden Ring? The New Final Fantasy VII trailer? Whatever bullshit Bethesda is doing? Well, tune in and find out. Lux changes his diet. Griffin tells a harrowing tale. Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

THE HELL TIME HAS PASSED! The Boiz are free from the clouds of Miserable May and are back to their normal antics with the extremely horny and very spooky Catherine. Sketch comedian Sara Brown joins the pod to get into the nooks and crannies of one of Atlus's zaniest offerings. Lux has a new segment. Griffin feels confined. Sara spots religion. AND Hailey chimes in! Edited and Produced by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz

Another return guest! Another torturous game! It's Miserable May! This horrid project is reaching it's conclusion, but it's only fitting that The Boiz cram in one last piece of shit before it's all said and done. Hunter Edwards returns to the show with a game that might get him banished forever, Bubsy 3D. Griffin sings. Lux is bewildered and Hunter talks Magic: The Gathering. Produced and Edited by Hailey Clement Intro and Outro Music by Matthew Morden Art by Brittany Metz