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Wes, Brian, and our special guest Epi from Platformers.net have a Holiday extravaganza, including a behind-the-scenes breakdown of a Nitrobeard legend....The Legend of Gnarpig. Also, we do some Q&A with the Nitrobeard audience, including questions about: GameTrailer's "10 best fighting games" list, Red vs. Blue, the future of MMOs (circa 2008!), and more! FUN FACT: One of the Nitrobeard listeners that sent in questions for this episode is none other than Marco 'Nerd In The Bay' Flores (MarcoStryder), who would go on to work with Wes Gardner in a variety of projects, including Power Hour, Brothering Around, and multiple Let's Play projects.
Back from vacation and we talk about my time in N.Y. but here we are with episode 5 of the Open Bar for Content Creators Podcast! Today we're joined with some old podcast war buddies formerly of Brothering Around; Toddevf & Moriartea Time! They talk about their creator origins, awesome and/or weird experiences & passion talks with youtube vs twitch! Also we activated our Support the Podcast feature. If enjoy the show and would like to show any support big or small you can on the anchor profile page for the podcast! Every little thing counts towards better equipment for the podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/OpenBarforContentCreators/support
It's the final Brothering Around episode before the show's hiatus, and what better way to go out then discussing E3 2018?The original good brothers Wes and Marco discuss each press conference, some highs and lows throughout the show, and what their "must play" games are!IT'S E3 TIME BAY-BEE, LET'S GO! ----------DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
It's a very special episode of Brothering Around, where the original dynamic duo (Wes and Marco) head towards the future while calling back the past: It's all arcade love and fighting games this episode!Wes and Marco start with discussing random occurances with panhandlers, then dig DEEP into their love of arcades and '90s Capcom. Then, a full-look at their favorite fighting titles, including a look at the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection.All of that and MORE on this truly retro (in more ways than one!) episode of Brothering Around! Stay tuned for the end, where a MAJOR announcement is in store!You all rock, and we'll see you down the line! IT'S BROTHERING AROUND!DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
Marco may be absent this week, but his mobile game mojo has had a huge effect!Wes and Todd hold down the fort in this installment of Brothering Around, and they start by singing the praises of the mobile games they've been playing (all due to Marco)! Afterwards, the lads talk about some E3 rumblings and rumors, and discuss the history of E3 and where it fits in today's gaming landscape.Plus, what is our "dream game" we want announced at E3 this year? Also, who's going to crack first and buy a Switch, Wes or Todd?So many anecdotal situations, so little time! It's Brothering Around Episode 57, LET'S GO!DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click - Save As)
Back in my day, Brothering Around was just people playing with hoop-and-stick!That's right, it's a new Brothering Around! Wes, Marco and Todd are taking trips down memory lane! The boys discuss digital vs. physical media, midnight launch events, have nostalgia for old retail stores (like Suncoast and FYE), and generally discuss the art of getting older.GET OFF MY LAWN, YOU DAGNABBED KIDS!DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
 Awwww shucky ducky quack quack, it's a new Brothering Around!While we start the show on some somber news, we have to do our best to hit a grand slam to even things out! This episode, we go over our thoughts of the Greatest Royal Rumble pay-per-view, and discuss our dream bookings (of course!).Afterwards, we do a fairly deep "time-line" dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the hypetrain of Avengers: Infinity War operating on full-blast! Where should someone start? What's our 'Top 5' Marvel film list?You know the drill: New week, new episode! It's Brothering Around!DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
Gather 'round, it's story time! On this week's show, Wes, Marco and Todd discuss Comixology Unlimited, and some of their favorite comics, including (but not limited to):Superior Spider-Man, Squee, Planetary, Shield, Rebirth, The Crow, and more!The lads also dive into some of their favorite TV shows, ask the tough questions like "Why do a lot of TV shows end up sucking?", and do a Brothering Around deep-dive to discuss the craziest memes they've ever created.....Detective McKenzie and the oh-so-infamous Marvin.DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)-----
Wrestlemania Week has come and gone, and this week Wes, Marco, and Todd talk about the highs and lows of the biggest weekend in wrestling!Afterwards, the lads discuss their favorite superhero video games, and some tips on proper celebrity etiquette!Wrestling, meeting celebrities, and video games? Why, if I didn't know any better, I'd think this was a new episode of Brothering Around! LET'S GO!DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
Yo, it's the podcast! We're back! This time we have 3/4 of the crew, but 100% of the 'TUDE. Wes, Moriartea and Todd discuss:Animal Crossing shady dealingsFinal Fantasy love/hateDaniel Bryan's wrestling returnShould RAW/Smackdown share champions?The importance of protecting the belt from oversaturationAll this and MORE can be yours if you listen NOW! Don't take it from me, I'm sure Dr. Oz endorsed it somewhere!------------------DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
The full crew is here this week to discuss a hot-topic issue that rears its head every few years.....What is "retro"?Do we have a nostalgia crisis? Do we have our own identity?Also we talk about buying embarrassing things and there's a legit spit-take, so it's high-brow all around.EPISODE 51, YO! LET'S DO THE THING!DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
It's Episode 50, and we're VERY excited about the future of Brothering Around....So much so, in fact, that we have a major announcement!Head on over to the Precipice Podcast (http://www.twitch.tv/precipicepodcast) for exclusive Twitch archives of Brothering Around from here-on-out!Also this episode, we dive in DEEP on why we love the crazy, amazing antics of the Yakuza franchise.We've made it to 50 - Here's to 50 more! LET'S DO THIS!DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
We're one episode away from the big 5-0!This week, we have a full cast and treat you to a whopping 2 HOURS of wrestling tomfoolery! We cover:NXT TakeOverRoyal RumbleNJPWRonda Rousey - Best for business? What were the highs and lows of the craziest wrestling weekend thus far in 2018? Let's find out!DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
Welcome to Episode 48 of Brothering Around, which is 4,000 hours long!In all seriousness, we're discussing the biggest obstacle facing smaller YouTube creators: YouTube's new "partner program" requirements, and what it means for people like us: Hobbyists who love making content for fans.How does the Partnership program change the way you create content? Are you jumping ship to a new service, or are you sticking to your YouTube guns?Let us know in the comments!DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
It's a brand new year, and that means that Brothering Around is kicking off 2018 in STYLE! Strong Style, to be exact!This episode, the bald boys (Wes, Marco, and Todd) discuss Wrestle Kingdom 12, New Japan Pro Wrestling and WWE's relationship (if there is one), and a breakdown on Vlogging during 'Game of the Year' season.Get ready, it's the first Brothering Around of 2018! LET'S DO THIS!DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
On this episode, Sol and Dave discuss a pair of burning questions that have been rolling around in their minds for some time: how is the sudden shift towards "open world" games affecting the gaming scene and game design, and if (or perhaps when) the comic book movie bubble is set to burst. Both of these questions were originally submitted by Dave and Sol to the "Brothering Around" podcast. If you'd like to check out their takes on these questions, you can find their video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4joX2TzILw. Or you can find a more complete listing of their work on their website: http://www.kamidahobo.com. Fair warning, they use stronger language than you may be used to with us!Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/You can find the full version of our awesome intro/outro music here: https://soundcloud.com/ocremix/02-where-the-wild-things-are-new-super-mario-bros-wii-robkta-feat-xprtnovice?in=ocremix/sets/super-cartography-brosSpecial thanks to the following for our music:https://ocremix.org/RobKTA: https://www.youtube.com/user/RoBKTAXPRTNovice: http://ocremix.org/artist/12064/xprtnovice
On this episode, Sol and Dave discuss a pair of burning questions that have been rolling around in their minds for some time: how is the sudden shift towards "open world" games affecting the gaming scene and game design, and if (or perhaps when) the comic book movie bubble is set to burst. Both of these questions were originally submitted by Dave and Sol to the "Brothering Around" podcast. If you'd like to check out their takes on these questions, you can find their video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4joX2TzILw. Or you can find a more complete listing of their work on their website: http://www.kamidahobo.com. Fair warning, they use stronger language than you may be used to with us!Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/You can find the full version of our awesome intro/outro music here: https://soundcloud.com/ocremix/02-where-the-wild-things-are-new-super-mario-bros-wii-robkta-feat-xprtnovice?in=ocremix/sets/super-cartography-brosSpecial thanks to the following for our music:https://ocremix.org/RobKTA: https://www.youtube.com/user/RoBKTAXPRTNovice: http://ocremix.org/artist/12064/xprtnovice
Welcome to the Q&A Special of Brothering Around! Wes, Marco and Todd take YOUR questions, which deal with some hot hits such as:- Top 5 Favorite NES games- Movie recommendations- Comic movies: Will the bubble burst soon?- Retro game recommendations on new consoles- Thoughts on Nintendo Switch- Favorite Color- The open-world 'Skyrim Effect': Is it detrimental to gaming?- Thoughts on Star Wars: The Last Jedi (NO SPOILERS!)- Best "true" free-to-play games for IPhoneIt's nearly 2 HOURS of in-depth, crazy answers to amazing questions! LET'S GO!DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)-------------------------HUGE thanks to the following fans of Brothering Around for their amazing questions!Marcus Agapus - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74WyjlnsddSDFUlMnwq9WQDavid Naples (Why Do I Talk To You? podcast) - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1286466965Ally Clash King - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrWNWoxVgopBI7BToVCvDgBrad Cooper (Apex Live podcast) - https://soundcloud.com/apexliveLuke Goddard (BeardTech) - http://www.youtube.com/c/beardtechand special thanks to Logan Burton and Sarah Garcia for their questions as well!
Editor's Note: Sorry for the weird sound issues for the first minute or so! Don't worry, it's only for that little bit, which then transfers smoothly to the hilarity!Patreon DONE GOOFED, Y'ALLIt's Episode 45 of Brothering Around, where we discuss Patreon's huge mistake, the absolute genius of WWE's announcer Michael Cole, and a deep-dive discussion on the Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho build for New Japan's Wrestle Kingdom PPV.Sit back, relax, and don't worry: You don't have to pay any hidden fees for this episode!LET'S GO!DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
This episode may not have Marco Flores, but it does have absolute chaos! We're not quite sure if that's a good or a bad thing, to be quite honest!YOU DECIDE!!In this episode, we discuss the loot box controversy (is it really gambling?), TNA "highlights" (lowlights seems too mean), and the art of garbage wrestling (CZW, barbed wired, glass, etc).Will we survive? DO WE HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?!MARCO-SENPAI, BY THE POWER OF THE YAKUZA CHICKEN, RESCUE US FROM THIS CHAOS!DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
What's all this?! We're back, and in TRUE VIDEO FORM!That's right, the evolution of Brothering Around is HERE, and it's a relaunch into a video podcast!Of course, we're still on Itunes (and now both Stitcher and Google Play Store as well!) for your audio-only needs, but let's be honest:You have to actually SEE the chaos happen, live and in-person! Do so at Kamidahobo.com, or directly on the YouTube channel at videos.kamidahobo.com!It's a whole new world, and we're glad you're with us! LET'S DO THIS!DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
It's time to P-P-P-PODCAST!This episode of Brothering Around brings to you the joys of many things, including (but definitely not limited to) food (like liquid smoke, and oreo flavors), finding your own way in creating content (yes, again!), and maybe the most important topic of all:How awesome are Bandit Keith and Joey Wheeler from Yu-Gi-Oh?The answer?So awesome.------------DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
I CRAVE!This week, Wes, Marco, Todd, and Moriartea have one main topic to discuss: As a creator, should you focus on a niche, or just create generalized content?Also, we dig into the hilarity of wrestling videogames, and get Todd's thoughts on WWE 2k18!Do you crave? Oh, you KNOW I do! It's Brothering Around!------DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
We're going crazy for movies!The whole crew (Wes, Marco, Todd and Moriartea) talk Blade Runner 2049, the new Justice League trailer, and the most current Star Wars - The Last Jedi trailer!That's just the start, as the whole crew dives into how to do effective world-building in film, the problem with high-budget sequels, creators who kill their own creations, and more!DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
War Games! Blade Runner! Jumpin' Jeff Farmer!Man, this podcast has EVERYTHING!You know the drill! Another week, another FULL CAST BROTHERING AROUND, WOOHOO! Join Wes, Marco, Todd, and Moriartea as they discuss.....actually, we'll just let the show speak for itself.Buckle up!------DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
This week, join Wes, Marco and Todd as they delve deep into a fun question: In regards to fighting games, what's more crucial? Initial sales, or longevity of community? You can have both, neither, or one without the other, but what's more important for the long-term benefit of the industry? The gamer?Wes then goes in-depth about his new hobby: Magic: The Gathering. The whole crew asks a very simple question: Just how insane can a game get?DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
All the world's a stage in this episode of Brothering Around, where we don't shy away from the happenings and goings-on of the world around us.Namely, we talk the Pewdiepie incident, the current wave of the 'ad-pocalypse' on YouTube, and where people are getting the idea of 'booby streamers' on Twitch ruining their days.We're throwing ALL KINDS of shade this episode, but what can we say? We have a lot to get off our chests.Yeah, that was a boob pun.COME AT US, YO.---------------------DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
On this VERY DRAMATIC episode of Brothering Around, the crew (Wes, Marco, ToddEVF and Moriartea) talk about anything and everything, including:The drama of Global Force WrestlingOur favorite video game systemWhy Iron Chef Japan was sooooo much better than Iron Chef AmericaThe first person who has EVER made the 'Not A Good Brother' listWhat the future may hold for Brothering Around!It's pure chaos, it's anarchy, it's the NEW Brothering Around!------------DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)
It's a new Brothering Around, and in this week's show, the FULL crew (Wes, Marco, Todd, and Moriartea) talks multiverses in comic books, multiplayer balance issues, and what we like to call the "nerf/buff culture" that's becoming more prevalent in competitive multiplayer games.Street Fighter, comic books, popcorn, crazy outlaw rebel activities, and pro wrestling? You KNOW you're in the right place, it's Brothering Around!DIRECT DOWNLOAD (Right Click > Save As)