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DrunkFriend

SNESdrunk and NESfriendwww.polymedianetwork.com
Have you ever wondered how YouTube sausage gets made? DrunkFriend (not a dating app) aims to learn how different YouTubers in the retro-gaming space deal with the ups and downs of maintaining successful channels. Learn about their inspirations and influences to getting started, their philosophies on creating content, and their processes for video production. There will be plenty of fun stories along the way! Hosts Alex (SNESdrunk) and Trav (NESfriend) come together, along with the occasional featured guest, to answer listener questions, share the YouTubiest of YouTube comments, and find out how everyone else deals with this hobby. Listen to more Kulor here: https://kulor.bandcamp.com/
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Episodes

Episode 126 - Beating every TurboGrafx 16 game with Kelsy Polnik

Send us a text Kelsy Polnik returns to the show, this time to talk all about his time with the TG16! Would Trav ever eat Alex? Where is Kelsy's NES book? Find out! Find Kelsy on Twitter @KelsyPolnik and check out his YouTube channel ! Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia...

Feb 09, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 6Ep. 126

Episode 125 - New Year, Same Chicken

Send us a text We're back after a holiday break! Alex throws down his top 4 chicken sandwiches and Trav... is here too. Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia...

Jan 12, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 6Ep. 125

Episode 124 - Christmas Power Rankings

Send us a text Trav returns this episode. Alex shares his Christmas power rankings, emails center on taking care of your games, bad translations, and 2005 music! Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia...

Dec 15, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 5Ep. 124

Episode 123 - RPGs n' MLBs

Send us a text On this episode, Alex and Seth talk about some of the recent releases they've been playing. They also answer a few sports related emails and Alex holds his breath for a while. Why would he do that during a podcast? Listen and find out! Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia...

Dec 01, 20231 hr 31 minSeason 5Ep. 123

Episode 122 - Merritt K ... AGAIN!

Send us a text Merritt K returns to chat Sea of Stars, Mario Wonder, LAN Parties, and much, much more! Follow Merritt and check out her work here! otherstrangeness.com Patreon.com/merrittk Amazon Book Link Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia...

Nov 03, 20231 hr 25 minSeason 5Ep. 122

Episode 121 - Hungry Goriya Returns!

Send us a text Hungry Goriya joins the show again to discuss what she's been up to lately, answer a few emails with Trav and Alex, and she shares a particularly interesting YouTube comment. Find Hungry on Twitch and YouTube ! Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia...

Oct 20, 20231 hr 35 minSeason 5Ep. 121

Episode 120 - Bill Laimbeer, ASMR, and Alex's Catalog of Impressions

Send us a text Alex and Trav are back in this heavily sports focused episode that covers Bill Lambeer, live playoff baseball, and immaculate grid. Then there's a review of Alex's various impressions. Does he have more up his sleeve? IMG International Tour Tennis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIDvE9Mp-DQ Immaculate Grid Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodca...

Oct 13, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 5Ep. 120

Episode 119 - Sexy Monster Truck Voice

Send us a text Alex is back and he and Trav answer some emails and then run through some of their interesting YouTube comments! Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia...

Sep 22, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 5Ep. 119

Episode 118 - Remembering the Game Boy

Send us a text Trav is joined by Seth (Captain Drachma) in Alex's absence to talk about the Game Boy! What are your Game Boy memories? Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia...

Sep 08, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 5Ep. 118

Episode 117 - Trek Talk with Petee, Emails with Drachma

Send us a text Alex is joined by Seth (Captain Drachma) and Michelle (Petee) ! They answer some emails and spoil Deep Space Nine for the first 25 minutes. Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia...

Aug 25, 20231 hr 30 minSeason 5Ep. 117

Episode 116 - Celeste Roberts (Zelda Enthusiast, Jailhouse Snitch)

Send us a text Trav and Alex are joined by Celeste Roberts (@faeriecrypt) who has guested on Another Zelda Podcast and has contributed to various blogs and podcasts on the BossRush.Net network. Check out the games Norco, VA-11 HALL-A, and Ihatovo Monogatari. Check out some of Celeste's finest works: Articles: To Catch a Thief: The Gerudo The Symbolism of the Temples in Ocarina of Time Living in Termina The True Horrors of Resident Evil A Clean Well Lighted Cafe Musings on Coffee Talk Soul in the...

Aug 18, 20231 hr 31 minSeason 5Ep. 116

Episode 115 - Waifus and a Can O'Corn

Send us a text Alex and Trav reflect on 2015 and then read emails about Genesis soundtracks, Waifus, and Aussie Rules Football. Mark your calendars for the 2023 Polymedia Charity Stream, August 19 and 20 on Polymedia's Twitch page. Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia...

Aug 04, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 5Ep. 115

Episode 114 - Caleb J. Ross and What Remains of Edith Finch

Send us a text Alex and Trav invite Polymedia pal Caleb J. Ross on to talk about his new book, Suddenly I Was A Shark, My Time with What Remains of Edith Finch and answer a few emails! Visit CalebJRoss.com to buy the book! Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation and mark your calendars for August 19-20, noon to noon eastern. Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodca...

Jul 21, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 5Ep. 114

Episode 113 - VeryCoolGuyMike ...AGAIN!

Send us a text VeryCoolGuyMike returns to the podcast to chat through some emails and we all share our Top 5 SNES games to play forever! Find VeryCoolGuyMike on YouTube and Twitter . Mark your calendar for the 2023 Polymedia Charity stream, August 19-20, noon-to-noon eastern, on Twitch ! Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit r...

Jul 14, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 5Ep. 113

Episode 112 - JANICE!

Send us a text Trav and Alex return to discuss head injuries, JANICE, and answer a few emails about our own RPGs, the best gaming gifts, and Albuquerque Thanksgivings. Suddenly I was a Shark! My Time with What Remains of Edith Finch , a new book from Polymedia authored by Caleb J. Ross is available NOW! Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit...

Jul 07, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 112

Episode 111 - Occupy Wet Clap

Send us a text Trav returns to answer some emails with Alex! Furries, NES vs SNES, more Let's Plays, and a little bit of 2011 talk. Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia...

Jun 23, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 5Ep. 111

Episode 110 - Japan, Women, and Emails

Send us a text On this episode of DrunkFriend, Alex and Seth talk about what they were up to in 2010 and read some emails. Are Harry Caray and the "well actually" guy the same person? Find out! Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia...

Jun 09, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 5Ep. 110

Episode 109 - Steven Morris

Send us a text On this episode Alex (SNESdrunk) is joined by guest co-host Seth (Captain Drachma). They chat a little 2009, answer a few emails, and then welcome on the guest, Steven Morris (51:00). Captain Drachma Twitter Steven Morris Twitter , YouTube Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetwork Find Travis on BlueSky Find Alex on BlueSky Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia...

Jun 02, 20231 hr 41 minSeason 5Ep. 109

Episode 108 - 2008, Our Last Time Travel Year... for now!

Send us a text Trav and Alex hop through the year 2008 and finally step out of the time machine and back into the future. Sports Steelers over Cards in great Super Bowl Flar-duh wins, Tebow Phillies beat Rays Red Wings beat Penguins Kansas beats Memphis NCAA Men’s Basketball Celtics beat Lakers Beijing Summer Olympics, Michael Phelps wins all the gold medals, Usain Bolt crushes everyone Gaming PS3 GTA 4 BioShock MGS 4 LittleBigPlanet Wii Still has the top 4 worldwide sellers (Wii Sports, MK Wii,...

May 12, 20231 hr 42 minSeason 5Ep. 108

Episode 107 - 2007, All Upside Down

Send us a text 2007 was a rough year, collectively, for Alex and Trav but this episode isn't all sadness as they discuss all the great movies, fun video games, and the viral videos of the day. Sports 16-0 Patriots lose to NY Giants Detroit Lions go 0-16 CFB complete chaos LSU beats OSU, both teams had 2 losses App State beats #5 Michigan Team ranked #2 in AP poll lost 7 times in 9 weeks Total hodgepodge of “contenders”: West Virginia, California, South Florida, Boston College all ranked #2 at on...

Apr 28, 20232 hr 5 minSeason 5Ep. 107

Episode 106 - 2006: PS3, Wii, and is this Sparta?

Send us a text It's 2006 on DrunkFriend and topics range from new console releases (PS3 and Wii) to soccer headbutts to YouTube being bought by Google. There's lots to talk about, so listen while Alex and Trav bring sexy back! Sports Colts beat Bears, Peyton finally wins, Prince halftime show Florida wins nattys in both football and basketball, Colt Brennan throws for 58 TDs George Mason makes Final Four Italy wins World Cup, Zidane headbutt Domination: Florida college sports, Tiger Woods, Roger...

Apr 14, 20231 hr 57 minSeason 5Ep. 106

Episode 105 - 2005 and an Underage Bean Bag Chair

Send us a text On this episode, Trav and Alex discuss the year 2005. Whitesox, XBox 360, Hurricane Katrina, and more. Visit our subreddit! Sports Chisox over Astros NHL lockout, season canceled Texas over USC in the best game ever Steelers beat Seahawks in crap Super Bowl Spurs over Nets Forgot from 2004: Brock Lesnar tries out for the Vikings Gaming Xbox 360 is released Xbox Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Forza Motorsport Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 360 Perfect Dark Zero Quake 4 Kameo: Elements o...

Mar 31, 20231 hr 43 minSeason 5Ep. 105

Episode 104 - 2004 with Josh Leslie (Thirst Quenching Logo)

Send us a text Alex and Travis are joined by fellow Polymedia podcaster, Josh Leslie, for all things 2004! Check out his podcast IndieQuest! Sports Patriots beat Eagles, McNabb pukes, TO plays on broken leg Peyton sets single-season TD pass record USC destroys Oklahoma Baseball bedlam - Bosox come back from 3-0 vs Yankees Pistons beat Lakers Tampa Bay beats Calgary for Stanley Cup, lockout begins UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams win nattys Gaming PS2 GTA San Andreas Metal Gear Solid 3 Bu...

Mar 17, 20231 hr 45 minSeason 5Ep. 104

Episode 103 - 2003 with Dylan Charles (We Got Goosebumps)

Send us a text Trav and Alex invite fellow Polymedia podcaster, Dylan Charles, aboard to discuss We Got Goosebumps, a newer Polymedia production, as well as his side project about scary movies, Split Up! The rest of the episode is all 2003! What do you remember? Sports New England beats Carolina in Super Bowl LSU beats Oklahoma for Natty Baseball: Aaron Boone, Grady Little, Steve Bartman, Alex Gonzalez, Josh Beckett Spurs beat Nets Devils beat Ducks Roger Federer wins first major at Wimbledon Se...

Feb 24, 20231 hr 30 minSeason 5Ep. 103

Episode 102 - 2002 with Seth (Captain Drachma) of IndieQuest

Send us a text It's time for 2002 and this time Alex and Trav are joined by their pal Seth (Captain Drachma) of the podcast IndieQuest! There's a lot of sports but there are TIME STAMPS. You're welcome. 2001 Sports Patriots upset the Rams Yankees finally lose Barry Bonds hit a million home runs out of spite Miami beats Nebraska, maybe the best CFB team ever (Ed Reed, Clinton Portis, Andre Johnson, Bryant McKinnie, Jonathan Vilma, etc) Lakers dynasty continues Dale Earnhardt 2002 Sports Tampa Bay...

Feb 03, 20232 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 102

Episode 101 - 2001 and Holding Hands at MAGFest

Send us a text Alex and Trav rejoin forces after a brief hiatus to recap MAGFest and take you through the year that was 2001. We accidentally skipped sports but we'll pick those up next week! Gaming PS2 GTA 3 Final Fantasy X Max Payne Capcom vs. SNK 2 Metal Gear Solid 2 Xbox released on November 15 Halo Fusion Frenzy Gamecube released on November 18 Luigi’s Mansion Super Monkey Ball Super Smash Bros Melee Game Boy Advance Advance Wars Golden Sun Castlevania: Circle of the Moon PC Endless number ...

Jan 27, 20231 hr 55 minSeason 5Ep. 101

Episode 100 - 2000, Surprises and Bald Billies

Send us a text Alex surprises Trav with a gift for episode 100! You're not going to want to miss what's in store here, plus settle in for a ride through the year 2000! We survived Y2k! Sports Ravens beat Giants, zzzzzzz Oklahoma wins natty, Chris Weinke wins Heisman Lakers beat Pacers, Kobe and Shaq’s first title Yankees beat Mets MLB threatens contraction for Twins, Expos Bad year for sports overall, most interesting thing is probably Tiger Woods Gaming PS2 is released Dark Cloud Timesplitters ...

Dec 30, 20221 hr 42 minSeason 4Ep. 100

Episode 99- 1999 and Pam (Cannot Be Tamed)

Send us a text Will Alex hate all the music to come out in 1999 or just most of it? How does Pam feel about Britney Spears? Did you think the Blair Witch was real? All that and more! Find Pam on Youtube , Twitch , and Twitter ! Check out her new podcast here ! Sports Rams beat Titans by one yard Hokies Dallas beats Buffalo in Stanley Cup, Brett Hull foot in crease Jordan Retires again Gaming Dreamcast released on 9/9/99 19 total games released on launch day, 30+ more by the end of the year Sonic...

Dec 16, 20221 hr 54 min

Episode 98 - 1998 and Brian (Drink a Beer & Play a Game)

Send us a text This week the other half of Drink A Beer & Play A Game, Brian, joins the show to chat all things 1998. Google, Viagra, and Ghetto Superstar, that is what we are. Find Brian on Twitter Sports Vikings disappoint, Broncos boatrace Falcons in Super Bowl McGwire and Sosa home run chase, Yankees win World Series again and beat Padres, Kerry Wood 20 strikeouts Bulls beat Jazz again, Jordan retirement #2 Michigan and Nebraska share national title Hell in a Cell, Undertaker vs. Mankind...

Dec 02, 20221 hr 48 minSeason 4Ep. 98

Episode 97 - 1997 and Jim (Drink a Beer & Play a Game)

Send us a text Join us for a full 1997 discussion! Montreal Screwjob, Chris Farley, Burger King fries? We have it all. Jim from Drink a Beer and Play a Game joins for the ride. Sports Montreal Screwjob Elway finally wins the big one The Marlins (???) win the World Series, great roster of 90s-ass guys, Cleveland was clearly the better team Bulls crush Utah Spurrier Gators beat Free Shoes U March Madness: Arizona beats Kentucky, Miles Simon, Mike Bibby Gaming Final Fantasy VII GoldenEye Star Fox 6...

Nov 18, 20221 hr 59 minSeason 4Ep. 97
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