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Better Buddies

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Your #1 spot for Mid-West wisdom! Join RJ and friends as we have some real conversations and all become Better Buddies. Facebook: Better Buddies Twitter: @betterbudcast Gmail: betterbuddiescast@gmail.com
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Episodes

Episode 26: Sitcom Studies

This week it's just a couple Buddies talking about the finer points of the sitcom as an artistic endeavor, Sherlock Holmes and his impact on modern pop culture icons, and have a couple surprise guests. Remember to share with a friend!

May 01, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 27

Episode 25: Nap Time at Every Age

This week join the Buddies as we reminisce about our school days, recommend some hefty videogames to fill your time with, and discuss the finer points of JRPGs. Remember to share with a friend so you can be a Better Buddy.

Apr 24, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 26

Episode 24: I Am Iron Truman

This week the Buddies discuss the benefits and drawbacks of magic versus constant surveillance, applaud the costume designs for the Dune movie, and contemplate the well worded mission of the Space Force. A new segment this week, the Buddies Recommend where we recommend a piece of media we enjoy. There were also some technical issues with the recording program, so an improvised song about that.

Apr 17, 202054 minEp. 25

Episode 23: Pangolin Pals

This week the Buddies reveal their favorite animals, catch up on what video games and YouTube videos they're perusing, and get a little serious about politics with a cat surprise in the middle. Share this with a friend, and tweet about the show with the #betterbuddies to get a shout out on the show!

Apr 10, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 24

Episode 22: Sneezy Times Start April

This week join the Buddies as we discuss the finer points of ducks and horses, lament our lack of experience in audio programming, remember Brendan Frasier's last episode of Scrubs, and highlight some finer points of the 'rona virus shutdown. Remember to share this with a friend, then go visit our friends of the show Super Bracket Bros for some light-hearted goofs about fictional characters fighting each other.

Apr 03, 202059 minEp. 23

Episode 21: Spoiler Alerts for Anime Boys

This week the Buddies discuss what video games are keeping them busy, the current and coming seasons of anime, the pros and cons of spoilers when it comes to media enjoyment, and respond to our first fan mail! Also, welcome new Buddy Luke to the show.

Mar 27, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 22

Episode 20: Apocalypse Associates

This week the Buddies celebrate the return of Matt, figure out what to do in this post-apocalyptic society we find ourselves in today, get smart with the stock market, and shout into the void at Ewan McGregor. Keep your spirits up in these trying times, and Be a Better Buddy!

Mar 20, 202057 minEp. 21

Episode 19: Brendan Fraser Health Check

This week the Buddies learn about the largest birds in the world, think about Brendan Fraser's career path and how Dwayne Johnson impacted it, and try to wrap our minds about the state of the world thanks to that little old virus that's been floating around.

Mar 13, 202047 minEp. 20

Episode 18: Archer Analysis

This week the Buddies remember how they first met, pick a fictional world to live in, discuss some finer points of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, have some light review of the current political climate, and analyze the current state of the Comedy Central show Archer.

Mar 06, 202052 minEp. 19

Episode 17: Making Friends and Saxophone Sadness

This week the Buddies bring Buddy Fest to a close by sharing their preferred methods for making new friends, have a short discussion on whether going back to the beginning would be starting a square one or square zero, and learn a little bit more about the history of the saxophone.

Feb 28, 202042 minEp. 18

Episode 16: Spoilers for Harry Potter

This week the Buddies continue to celebrate Buddy Fest by identifying their favorite fictional friends, discuss the finer points of the Harry Potter franchise, contemplate the use of a Viagra grenade, and Shout Into The Void at The Walking Dead on AMC.

Feb 21, 202046 minEp. 17

Episode 15: Palentines Day Special

Happy Palentines Day Buddies! A day to celebrate all things friendship, especially when you ignore those friends telling you it's a silly idea. We also discuss the Oscars, the intricacies of copyright laws in toy manufacturing, and South Park.

Feb 14, 202050 minEp. 16

Episode 14: Oscar Bait and Comic Continuity

This week the Buddies discus the last book they read, what a few of the Oscar Nominations should win, a bit of an exploration on the difficulties of continuity in comic books, and topped it off with the official introduction of new show segment Making a New Buddy, or as a few of the other hosts prefer "Shouting into the Void".

Feb 07, 202046 minEp. 15

Episode 13: Technology and A Kingdom Hearts Update

This week the Buddies discuss the ways technology has impacted their daily lives, some Dungeons and Dragons shenanigans, the updates to the Kingdom Hearts story that the latest DLC brought. We also had our second week of new segment Making New Buddies, otherwise known as Shouting Into The Void.

Jan 31, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 14

Episode 12: Not a Movie Podcast

This week the Buddies pay tribute to some honored story tellers, discuss the pros and cons of using Walmart DVD's as a dating method, and contemplate the best movies of the last decade.

Jan 24, 20201 hrEp. 13

Episode 11: Kingdom Hearts Explained

Andrew and RJ try and keep their brains together as Alex explains the ins and outs of one of the most convoluted video games franchises of all time: Kingdom Hearts. King Mickey's reign will last longer than our lifetimes.

Jan 17, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 12

Episode 10: Danger Zones and Dungeons and Dragons

Another new voice this episode as we discuss our favorite ice creams, make a decision about what sort of topics we'll cover on the spur of the moment, and reminisce about favorite moments playing Dungeons and Dragons.

Jan 10, 202051 minEp. 11

Episode 9: Accidents and English Majors

Two new voices join two regular voices to discuss some of the worst accidents we've been a part of, the impact an English Major can have on you or someone you love, and idiom parties.

Jan 03, 202050 minEp. 10

Episode 8: Old Years and New Shows

We review how the last year treated us, consider the idea of hat wearing pigeons, and recommend some new shows to watch. See you in the new year!

Dec 25, 201945 minEp. 9

Episode 7: The Christmas Spirits

Lots of holiday cheer in this episode as we recall our favorite holiday traditions and our favorite alcoholic beverages.

Dec 20, 201955 minEp. 8

Episode 6: Puttering and Pet Matchups

We jump around a bit this episode, but end it on quite the high note of the ultimate fictional cat and dog tournament bracket matchups. What more could you want?

Dec 13, 201949 minEp. 7

Episode 5: Push Ups and Parodies

This week we set a new record for number of people on the show, reveal more secrets about conspiracy theories and the Illuminati, and examine video games and the impact electronic devices have had on our nation's youth.

Dec 06, 20191 hr 14 minEp. 6

Episode 4: Sentiment and Cinematography

This week some buddies figure out what our roles would be if we were a heist crew, shared what we were thankful for the day after Thanksgiving, and talked a lot about movies. Maybe next time we'll read a book.

Nov 29, 20191 hrEp. 5

Episode 3: Star Wars Episode

In what will likely be the first of a few, this episode is heavily Star Wars themed. Just in case you missed that in the title. Oh, and we also list our favorite towns.

Nov 22, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 4

Episode 1: Deer and Dungeon Crawling

The first step towards a Nobel Peace Prize, Better Buddies is a podcast about friendship, but this week it's about close calls in cars and creating content across platforms simultaneously. Hey Bobby!

Nov 08, 20191 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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