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Joysticks and Party Hats

Joysticks and Party Hats is a Podcast about Beer, Video Games, and anything else we feel is worth talking about. Each week we feature a new beer, video game news, and more. Check us out at Joysticksandpartyhats.com.
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Episodes

Joysticks and Party Hats - Episode 48

With E3 2015 here and gone, and it being almost a year since we recorded, why not get the gang back together for a reunion show. Mike, J Schro, and Devon do a little catching up, talk games, have a Polish beer that was OK and what show wouldn’t be complete without Dave flaking at the last second. -Featured Music- Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund Spartan Song – NessLee Hope for the Future - Sir Paul McCartney Push - Lorde See You Again – Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth...

Jun 21, 20152 hr 8 min

Joysticks and Party Hats - Episode 47

The boys of summer return from a long stretch of not shouting into the internet. Mike tells a tale of the Electronic 3, Shro pushes Denver Comic Con, and Devon met his idol. Batman, Batman, Batman. -Beer of the Week- Snapshot – New Belgium Brewing -Featured Music- Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund Sarabande of Healing – Castlevania: Curse of Darkness Outro – Single Ladies – Beyonce

Jul 05, 20141 hr 50 min

Joysticks and Party Hats - Episode 46

Holy hell is next week going to be huge. With E3 and Denver Comic Con enslaving all of next week, the boys rap about what they think and hope they will see at the Electronics Entertainment Expo. If you want to meet Mike, J Schro or Devon, make sure to come to the We’ve Got Issues Vs. panel at this year’s comic con.. -Featured Music- Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund DK Rap – DK 64 Outro – Bulletproof – La Roux...

Jun 08, 20141 hr 59 min

Joysticks and Party Hats - Episode 45

With Dave and Turducken back from the grave, the boys talk Microsoft bombshells, Halo, Mario Kart, and Goat Simulator. We drink White Rascal and eat cake.

May 25, 20141 hr 40 min

Joysticks and Party Hats - Episode 44

News, News, News. Boy is there a ton of news this week. We weigh in on Nintendo’s insensitivity, we discuss if we are more excited for more Pokemon or Call of Duty, we revisit last week’s topic, make some early predictions for E3 2014, and more! -Beer of the Week- Shake Chocolate Porter – Boulder Brewing -Featured Music- Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund Chumbawumba – Tubthumping Outro – Shewolf – Shakira...

May 10, 20141 hr 42 min

Joysticks and Party Hats - Episode 43

Slow week in news, but we get by. We talk Game Boy, Taylor Swift, and Game Fads. -Beer of the Week- Little Sumpin’ Ale – Lagunitas Brewing CA -Featured Music- Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund Lose Yourself to Dance – Daft Punk Outro – Jack Sparrow – Lonely Island Boys

Apr 26, 20141 hr 33 min

Joysticks and Party Hats - Episode 42

This week we conclude the epic robot battle. We talk more robots with Titanfall on the 360. A new beer is tasted. Speaking of new, we talk about the new Borderlands Pre-Sequel. -Beer of the Week- Peroni – Birra Peroni, Italy, CA -Featured Music- Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund Muppet Theme Peace and Order By Force - Titanfall Outro – I Don’t Care – Icon Pop

Apr 12, 20141 hr 32 min

JaPH Presents: We've Got Issues #11 (Voices)

Do you hear that? That little voice in your head is played by Morgan Freeman, Kevin Conroy, or Gilbert Godfied, and it is telling you to download the latest episode of We've Got Issues. The first podcast on the internet with comic reviews for April 2nd 2014. Join J-Schro, Dnelstar and DanFank Doogie as they toss more comic news and reviews at you than you can handle. Music Credits Intro - Spider-Man Unlimited Theme by Jeremy Sweet Life During War Time by Talking Heads Viva La Vida by Coldplay Ou...

Apr 03, 20141 hr 51 min

Joysticks and Party Hats - Episode 41

We talk Titanfall and Turtles, futuristic VR and Facebook, robot battles and beer. Tell your friends! -Beer of the Week- Face Down Brown Ale – Telluride Brewing Wild Hare Pale Ale – Spoetzel Brewing, TX -Featured Music- Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund Saints Row The Third – Saints Row: The Third, Volition Outro – Continue – Metal Gear Solid, Konami

Apr 01, 20141 hr 41 min

JaPH Presents: We've Got Issues #10 (Overkill)

Can you ever have too much of a good thing? With more comics out this week than you can count on your fingers and toes, the comic minded trio wade through the stacks, hit all the news and ponder if you can really have too many comics on the shelves. J-Schro, Dnelstar and DanFank bring you their tenth episode of the only comic show with the power cosmic! Music Credits Intro - Spider-Man Unlimited Theme by Jeremy Sweet Sweet 19 Blues by Namie Amuro Sobb Story by Leaders of the New School Romantic ...

Mar 27, 20141 hr 33 min

JaPH Presents: We've Got Issues #9 (52 Problems)

We've got 52 problems, and a B&@#$ ain't one. This week the comic centric podcast talks about the issues the guys have with DC's New 52 Universe, presentation, and what they should do to fix it. All your comic news, and reviews for the week are here too, free of charge! Join Justin Schroeder as J-Schro, Andrew Nelson aka Dnelstar, and Dan Fankhauser or as the natives call him, Dan Fank on this episode of "We've Got Issues." Music Credits Intro - Spider-Man Unlimited theme by Jeremy Sweet Thi...

Mar 20, 20141 hr 37 min

Joysticks and Party Hats - Episode 40

It's been two long weeks and the Three Amigos are ready to shout into the internet. We froth over Titanfall, Devon gets his Batman on, and Mike makes bad eggs puns. We discuss our Comic Con Denver plans, hope to see everyone there. -Beer of the Week- Kingpin – Bridgeport Brewing, OR -Featured Music- Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund What’s Yours is Mine – Monaco, Austin Wintory Boss Theme – Guacamelee!, Rom Di Prisco Outro – Uprising – Muse...

Mar 16, 20141 hr 33 min

JaPH Presents: We've Got Issues Episode 8 (Beginnings)

It's Wednesday, so it must be time for comics! On Episode 8 of "We've Got Issues," the guys discuss all the latest news about TV, movies, and beyond! The comic stacks are plied high and they discuss the best and worst of the week. To wrap up the show, the trio discuss the moment that they became comic collectors, and not just casual readers. Join J-Schro along with Dan Fank and Dnelstar on their weekly trip around all things comics. PS Dubstep sucks. Music Credits Intro - Spider-man Unlimited Th...

Mar 13, 20141 hr 56 min

JaPH Presents: We've Got Issues #7 (Universes)

On this weeks show, the guys discuss the unveiling of Batman: Arkham Knight, TV and movie news, and the new comics on shelves today. Join J-Schro as he recovers from Blaire's 3am, Dnelstar as he makes webpages look pretty, and Dan Fank as he crushes on The Punisher, all in this episode. They also discuss are you a Marvel, or a DC? Music Credits Intro - Spider-Man Unlimites theme by Jeremy Sweet Nothing But Flowers by Talking Heads Everything is Awesome by Tegan and Sara feat. The Lonely Island M...

Mar 06, 20142 hr

Joysticks and Party Hats - Episode 39

After a longer than normal break, the guys come back. We talk about illnesses as if they were Pokemon, Devon talks about the best hot cocoa ever, Mike meets a voice actor, and Turducken falls down the Blizzard hole…like a monster. Topic of the night, what has video games taught us? -Beer of the Week- Batch 19 – Coors, CO -Featured Music- Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund Blow Me Away – Halo 2, Breaking Benjamin Outro – Empire State of Mind – Jay Z featuring Alicia Keys...

Mar 01, 20142 hr 10 min

JaPH Presents: We've Got Issues Episode 6 (Essentials)

This week, the guys, (J-Schro, Dnelstar, and Dan Fank) discuss news, a huge comic release week, and their personal lists of comics you should read or shoule have read. Does it bother you as much as me that the word "read" and "read" are both the same? I mean, reed and red aren't the same, but.... Yup, it's late. This show runs a bit long, but it is worth the download, or your money back! Music Credits Intro - Spider-Man Unlimited theme by Jeremy Sweet Sweet 19 Blues by Namie Amuro Metal Gear Sol...

Feb 27, 20142 hr 7 min

JaPH Presents: We've Got Issues Episode 5 (Alliteration)

Wednesday means comics day, and this week the trio of J-Schro, Dan Fank and Dnelstar go deep into the new releases, news from Toy Fare and beyond, and discuss the alliteration that so prevelant in comic character names. Join us for all the comic book related stuff that you could want, and some stories and jokes that you may not want, but that you deserve on We've Got Issues Episode Five. Music Credits Intro - Spider-Man Unlimited Theme by Jeremy Sweet Stuart by Dead Milkmen I Left My Wallet in E...

Feb 20, 20141 hr 20 min

JaPH Presents: We've Got Issues Episode 4 (Women)

On a special Valentines Day episode, join J-Schro, Dnelstar and DanFank as they discuss one of their favorite topics to date, Women. In the industry of comics and fandom, women are often objectified and very under rated. The fellas chime in with their thoughts on great creative women in the industry, the gender bias, and everything inbetween. Oh and the toss news and new comics reviews at you as well. Music Credits Intro - Spider-man Unlimited Theme by Jeremy Sweet Penny Arcade Theme by MC Front...

Feb 13, 20141 hr 26 min

Joysticks and Party Hats - Episode 38

On this week's show, the 3 boys (Justin, Mike, and Devon) talk about all the crazy rumors we have heard over the last week. We open the show with Marvel Puzzle Quest, J Schro talks about how to fall asleep on ice, we talk all things Nintendo, and Devon is off to New York. -Beer of the Week- Winter Warlock – Bristol Brewing, CO -Featured Music- Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund Main Them – Super Mario 64, Nintendo You Know My Name – Chris Cornell Beautiful – Christina Agui...

Feb 09, 20142 hr 13 min

JaPH Presents: We've Got Issues Episode 3 (Powers)

If you had just one super power, what would it be? Join J-Schro, Dnelstar and DanFank as they explore this topic, give you all the comic and comic related news you can handle and dig into some new titles that hit stands this week. With great power comes great responsibility, so use your great power and download this episode! Music Credits Intro - Spider-Man Unlimited Theme by Jeremy Sweet New Slang by The Shins Scenerio by A Tribe Called Quest and Leaders of the New School Superman Theme (Jungle...

Feb 06, 20141 hr 19 min

JaPH Presents: We've Got Issues Episode Two

On the week of the Big Sportsball Stickbat Championship of the Universe, J-Schro, Dnelstar and DanFank discuss the new comics of the week, all the news your life can handle, and Comic premises that would be odd as hell, if not for great writers that make them awesome. Punxsutawney Phil listened to this show, and he say six more weeks of awesome. Music Credits Intro - Spider-Man Unlimited Theme by Jeremy Sweet Music bed - The same as last week, sorry time sucks and I am going to Michigan to Ice F...

Jan 30, 20141 hr 8 min

Joysticks and Party Hats - Episode 37

On this week's show we predict the future, well maybe the future of the games industry. Dave talks up Lococycle, Betty White gets another mention, we ask for your opinion, J Schro justifies his PS3 purchase, and we dream of games to be reboot. -Beer of the Week- Stranger Pale Ale – Left Hand Brewery, CO -Featured Music- Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund Vectorman Theme – Vectorman, Jon Holland Outro – Nookie – Limp Bizkit...

Jan 26, 20141 hr 26 min

JaPH Presents We've Got Issues Episode One

In the first official episode of "We've Got Issues," J-Schro is joined by dnelstar and a special Marvelous mystery guest as they talk about what hit comics racks today, movie and TV news and the importance of an origin story to comic characters. Music Credits Intro - Spider-man Unlimited Theme by Jeremy Sweet Metal Gear Solid Remix (Beatmania Edition) by Konami Escape from Hellview by CKY Outro music Kaboom by I Fight Dragons Thanks for listening - JS...

Jan 23, 20141 hr 8 min

Joysticks and Party Hats - Episode 36

This week we celebrate Dave and Betty White’s 36 trip around the sun. J Schro pimps his new show, We’ve Got Issues, Devon makes the guys drink a bad beer, Nintendo is in bad shape, and we ponder what game developers we would make a monument for. -Beer of the Week- Omission Pale Ale– Omission Beer, OR -Featured Music- Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund White Rabbit – Sucker Punch, Emiliana Torrini Intruder 2 – Metal Gear Solid, Konami Outro – Muppet Babbies...

Jan 19, 20141 hr 28 min

JaPH Presents: We've Got Issues Episode Zero

It was teased, it was discussed and now it happens. J-Schro ventures off like a lamb to the slaughter and presents his own show. The theme is Comics and the industry surrounding it. His team, composed of dnelstar aka Andrew Nelson and Dan Fank aka Dan or Fank, discuss comic news, new comics on the racks, and everything inbetween. New show, new format, same level of awesome! Music nods Intro - Spider-man Unlimited Theme, Jeremy Sweet Bed music by DJ Z Trip and DJ P Outro - I Don't Want to Wait, P...

Jan 16, 20141 hr 6 min

Joysticks and Party Hats - Episode 35

This week we bring you the Stickies, our first annual awards. We also go off topic about cheese wize, Steam Box, and other things we have been playing. -Beer of the Week- Censored – Lagunitas Brewing Co., CA -Featured Music- Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund Taverns – Skyrim, Bethesda Hopeless Wanderer– Mumford & Sons Outro – Still Into You – Paramore

Jan 11, 20142 hr 27 min

Joysticks and Party Hats - Episode 34

Happy New Year! We return after a much needed break for the holiday season with a bit of a reunion show. We assemble 6 of the original guys from the infamous E3 2006 trip and talk about good times. With our guests joining us from all around the world, we discuss pizza in Switzerland, drag in Japan, how we were on top of the world, and we wrap it up with a year in review. Make sure to check us out next week for or awards show, the Stickies. -Beer of the Week- Kirin Ichiban – Anheuser-Busch, CA -F...

Jan 04, 20141 hr 39 min

Joystick and Party Hats - Episode 33

On this week's show we discuss sick people owning you money, Nintendo doing something different with Zelda, movie things, and we give friend of the show Paul Rudd a call .We finally get to our awards, the Stickies. We talk categories, nominees and ask for your input. And as always news and site stuff. Write in to [email protected] -Beer of the Week- Winter – Alaska Brewing, AK -Featured Music- Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund Taverns – Skyrim, Bethesda Un...

Dec 21, 20132 hr 12 min

Joysticks and Party Hats - Episode 32

This week's show the gang talks about their favorite Christmas toys, we discuss Telltale Games, Dave has an audition, NPD numbers for the new consoles are out, and we tease the upcoming Christmas surprise. -Beer of the Week- Heart of Darkness - Magic Hat Brewing Company VT -Featured Music- Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund Taverns – Skyrim, Bethesda Power Plant – BCR, Simon Viklund Outro – Lady Marmalade – Moulin Rouge OST...

Dec 14, 20131 hr 51 min

Joystick and Party Hats - Episode 31

On this week's show, we mourn the loss of three beautiful men. We talk Spiderman and Wonder Woman, things get heated in the second segment in the debate over pro gamers vs. pro athletes, Dave has a rant, and everyone gives Turducken a hard time. Tell us what your nominations are for, our soon to be annual, Game of the Year awards, the Stickies. -Beer of the Week- Prohibition Ale – Speakeasy, CA -Featured Music- Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund Taverns – The Burning Crusa...

Dec 07, 20132 hr 3 min
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