Side Scrollers Podcast Live | Monday January 5th 2026
Episode description
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz drops his 2026 reelection bid amid fraud allegations tied to viral daycare claims by Nick Shirley, who’s now getting death threats. Libs are confused about what to be appressed over. Also covered: a body found at Disney World, Mickey Rourke’s GoFundMe, Twitch banning a streamer over food delivery, SEGA’s co‑founder passes, Real Game Awards voting opens, and the latest gaming news.🌲LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sidescrollers Support Our Partners on Side Scrollers PLUS:🦊Kirsche: https://sidescrollers.locals.com/support/aff/9eeaf2b9-3214-4a3a-813d-8505298d96eb🎹Desiree: https://sidescrollers.locals.com/support/aff/9f137cb8-b1c8-4ad6-b885-f7b6d6f212b0 🍿Eric: https://sidescrollers.locals.com/support/aff/9f4be45e-854b-47b9-bc32-97ceb767bef2 🎥Cecil: https://sidescrollers.locals.com/support/aff/9fac2dfa-9504-4d78-b651-928a0291f1be ⚡Blabs: https://sidescrollers.locals.com/support/aff/9ec3381e-be5f-42af-9957-340a9c9f1962 🎸Opening by Paul: https://linktr.ee/PaulHadouken Custom Animations created by Sean Coakley: https://www.youtube.com/@seancoakley1087 https://seancoakleyanimation.carrd.co00:00 Intro09:00 Announcements!14:29 Gaming History29:30 Hard News32:10 FAFO: Fraud Update01:01:15 Venezuela01:27:50 Disney Dead Body Found01:32:14 California Price Hikes For Playstation01:35:24 Mickey Rourke’s GoFundMe?01:41:45 Neuro-Sama Hype Train01:44:00 Twitch Permaban?01:53:12 Walz Update01:57:57 Crazy Nepo Baby