Best Beering Aint Easy Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 235: Too Many Games 1:16:43

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4h ago1:16:43

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And we're all just watching baseball. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Ep 234: POKEDRAFT 2025 1:16:26

5d ago1:16:26

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Oh god what are they doing now. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker, Matt Emery Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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The Bee Side - Silly Gooses with Evan Watson of Plan Bee Farm Brewery 1:18:49

13d ago1:18:49

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Greg and Kara Jo are hanging with Evan Watson - co-owner / farmer / brewer / beekeeper of Plan Bee Farm Brewery. Evan is one of the sweetest and most unique people we've ever met. His stories about getting into the music industry out of college (cough cough touring with Meatloaf) and eventually making some of the best beer in the country are fascin…

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Ep 233: Sittin' Ain't Easy 1:09:12

16d ago1:09:12

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The gang this week is getting Baseball-Pilled, even if the gods try to stop us. We also talkin' some more Expedition 33, some more Sekiro and Donkey Kong, Dave is now a depraved horsegirl racer, and apparently they made a sequel to Happy Gilmour? Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Steph…

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Ep 232: I Am Not The Candy Gobbler 1:29:31

23d ago1:29:31

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No matter what you might have heard. We talkin' sodas this week, folks. Our foremost expertise. Also the college-sports-ification of Sumo. And whether or not the Elder Olympics would be a good idea. Jack is a real sick horse-girl head (his words), Norris *is still not* the Candy Gobbler, and Matt wants to go to Denny's. Also, come chill with us at …

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Ep. 40 - Summer on the Farm 1:41:28

24d ago1:41:28

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It is SUMMER and the farm is crankin'! Bee wise we're talking: honey, pulling honey frames, crowded hives, requeening, angry bees, excluders, rearranging bee boxes and more! Farm wise we're talking: meat bird success with fermented feed, mushroom log cultivation, making seasonal liqueurs and finishing up with a Herb Corner about calendula. Enjoy! T…

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Ep 231: Parents Don't Let Your Kids Eat Rare Candies 1:03:23

1M ago1:03:23

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This week, we ask Pokémon Master Mike to explain to us everything about the Deep Lore, but first we figure out the tastiest colour. Norris talks about being a cool ninja, and Matt now loves Superman and wants to hug and kiss him. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Mike Parker Music by Da…

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Ep 230: Deep-Freeze Rental By The Foot 1:42:12

1M ago1:42:12

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This is our business idea please you cannot steal our business idea. This week the gang talks about the Costco Life, buying a cow, and the top movies of the 21st Century. Jack got a deep freeze, Norris has played a lot of steam games, Dave is hanging out with French perverts, Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Ch…

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Ep 229: Game of the Month: Doom The Dark Ages 1:06:43

1M ago1:06:43

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This week we're going back to Rip-And-Tear-Town, as we discuss the latest adventures of Flynn Taggart in Doom: The Dark Ages! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Ep 228: Going to Hogwarts at 37 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

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And I promise it won't make me a TERF. This week the gang talks about online witchcraft and wizardy, indie horror video games, and the 1992 film Bram Stroker's Dracula. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Ep 227: Ska Boy Summer 1:20:15

2M ago1:20:15

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Catch the spirit. This week, we celebrate the return of Ska, Warped Tour, and all the Best Bands of our youth. There's news from the Stellaris front, discussions on best BG3 builds, Norris admits he cried at the end of The Boy and the Heron, and the gang gets in touch with both their feminine and masculine sides. Also, come chill with us at our dis…

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Ep 226: SummerFest, and the Living's Easy 1:28:29

2M ago1:28:29

1:28:29

Norris bought a Switch 2; let's see how much shame he feels. This week we talk on the Summer Games Fest, Mario Kart World, what the fuck is happening with Stellaris, Doom: The Dark Ages, Crypt Custodian. Gaaaames. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Mike Parker, Steph Fan, David Beebe Mus…

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Ep 225: Kid Cigarettes 1:11:55

2M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

Cracking a Prohibition Bud and burning down a kid ciggy during recess. This week the gang talks about tactical laser tag, fighting mimes, and, of course, Baldur's Gate 3. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Steph Fan, David Beebe Music by David Beebe…

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Ep 224: Game of the Month - Blue Prince 56:58

3M ago56:58

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We're hanging out in our cool new mansion this month, as we discuss Blue Prince! A puzzle-roguelike about a weird house and not at all about radical politics. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Steph Fan, Matt Emery Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Ep 223: Open Wide For Some Hockey 1:24:47

3M ago1:24:47

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The hockeyheads are in this week, so we take a break from vidya to solve an age-long question: which team in the NHL is the saddest? Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Steph Fan Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Ep 222: Locally Grown, Ethically Sourced Hentai 1:11:33

3M ago1:11:33

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Buy local. Norris is back from Japan and has Some Important Teachings for everyone. We also discuss some Blue Prince, the new J'RPG Clair Obscur, and talk on the recent Baldur's Gate 3 patch. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, David Beebe Music by David Beebe…

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Ep 221: No Pants, Bare Ass, Can't Lose 58:07

3M ago58:07

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This week we discuss forcing your kids to cheer for bad hockey teams. Also: Matt is back on the Tactics, Mike is back on the Nuzlocke, and Norris is just chillin' with South of Midnight. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Steph Fan, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe…

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Ep. 39 - Learning After Knowing It All 1:41:48

3M ago1:41:48

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Happy spring beekeepers! We're talking all things spring on the farm - splitting hives, stopping swarming, some heartbreak, tricky situations, bee math...we're all over the place. We also get to some listener questions, hope you enjoy! This episode is brought to you by KaraJoSkinCare.com, we ship all over the US. Soaps, scrubs, serums, wound care, …

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Ep 220: Game of the Month - The Roottrees Are Dead 52:15

4M ago52:15

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The game that destroyed Norris' sleep schedule. It might be good folks! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Steph Fan, Matt Emery Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Ep 219: Marriage Counselling 1:06:55

4M ago1:06:55

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This week, Norris needed to record an ep when nobody was available, so he press-ganged his wife in front of a microphone. We discuss: Split Fiction! Eephus! Star Wars! And a whole bunch more! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, with Special Guest Kattia W Music by David Beebe…

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Ep 218: Are Energy Drinks Tariff-Exempt? 1:24:17

4M ago1:24:17

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I'm just ruminating on some business ideas, it's a valid question. This week: Dave is Avowed's Shock Wizard, Norris drinks a canned cocktail, and we ruminate how we got here as a species. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe Music by David Beebe…

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Ep 217: Burger Scalping 1:21:09

4M ago1:21:09

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Classic Triple at Classic Double prices. This week the gang talks about the Nintendo Switch 2 news, which is all going out the windows anyways with tariff stuff. Also some talk on R.E.P.O., Rogue Trader, and that hot new console: the Nintendo DS. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David …

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Ep 216: Game of the Month: Do No Harm 53:24

5M ago53:24

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The gang's humours are all out of balance this week, as we discuss drink gremlins VS drink trolls, and also talk about our game of the month: Do No Harm. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Ep 215: The Podcaster's Curse 1:19:58

5M ago1:19:58

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We're getting Ghibli-fied this week as we talk about the most important things to podcasters: aspartame, video games, Cinema, and warhammer. Get on the bus, toot toot! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Parker Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Ep 214: That Red Toad Has Hands 1:20:18

5M ago1:20:18

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We open up some Split Fiction, some Avowed, some Star of Providence this week. Also, we apologize that the last 20 minutes of the pod is *entirely* about Warhammer. But boys will be boys. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe…

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Ep 213: The Revolution's Manga Expert 1:23:50

5M ago1:23:50

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The Feelin' Fine Train keeps chugging along, toot toot! This week the gang gets into Avowed, talks some Silent Hill 2, and about whether it's prudent to buy a gun. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Matt Emery Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Ep 212: Game of the Month: Tactical Breach Wizards 1:03:02

5M ago1:03:02

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This week the gang is talking about what's truly making them depressed: the Vancouver Canucks. Oh, and we're talking a game of the month this week! We're talking Tactical Breach Wizards, a game where you play as a tier-1 operator in a pointy hat. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike …

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Ep 211: Limp Bizkit's Mission Impossible 1:32:02

6M ago1:32:02

1:32:02

It's been a while since the fellas met, so we're talking a lot of games. But also! Take a trip to Matt's Movie Corner, as we discuss the festering pile of movies that is this year's Oscar nominees! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Matt Emery, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe…

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Ep 210: Video Game Draft 2025 1:13:19

6M ago1:13:19

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2025: Shaping up to be a great year! And to celebrate how fantastic 2025 is most certainly going to be, we're doing a Game Draft! What's a Game Draft? Come find out! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Jack Shirai, Matt Emery, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe…

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Ep 209: Game of the Month: Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop 1:16:50

6M ago1:16:50

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We choppin' and rockin' this week with a neat little roguelite fix-em-up! That's right we're discussing out January GotM, Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, David Beebe, Matt Emery Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Ep 208: Game of the Year 2024 Part 2 1:45:45

6M ago1:45:45

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We're dialed up, we're jacked in, the niceties are out of the way. Let's figure out 2024's Game of the Year! *dramatic electronic music starts playing* Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Jack Shirai, Matt Emery, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe…

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Ep. 38 - Planning for the Year Ahead 1:12:59

6M ago1:12:59

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We’re back and we’re planning for the year ahead - spring is so close!! We discuss goals and how we work backwards to accomplish them; new plans around the farm; how farming is in our DNA…and more! Wrapping things up with Herb Corner where Kara Jo discusses the protocol she put together for Greg’s shoulder surgery recovery. Enjoy! Check out KaraJoS…

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Ep 207: Game of the Year 2024 Part 1 2:53:02

7M ago2:53:02

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It's the most acrimonious time of the year, as the full gang determines their ten favourite games of 2024! It's a two-part process, and this week we go through our individual top ten lists. Generally a feel-good time! Tune in next week as we take our individual top ten lists and carve it down in true barbaric fashion. Also, come chill with us at ou…

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Ep 206: Keeping Frame 1:10:23

7M ago1:10:23

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This week we reach for the last vestige of the damned: the mailbag. Before that though we talk some EVO, we talk about arcade life, and we just kinda vibe. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Jack Shirai, Matt Emery Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Ep 205: Don't Make Meth, Even If It's Just A Hobby 1:08:39

7M ago1:08:39

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It's Skibidi podcast time, as we realize we have to record two episodes in one night and just get weird with it. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Jack Shirai, Matt Emery Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Ep 204: Game of the Month: Mouthwashing 1:02:28

7M ago1:02:28

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Listen: If someone tells you something isn't anti-septic you tell them to go to hell. This week the gang is all stuck together in a small cargo space ship as we discuss Mouthwashing, our game of the month! We also do a bit of talk on Satisfactory, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Silent Hill 2, and Wild Bastards. Also, come chill with us at our …

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Ep 203: Happy New Beers 1:30:14

8M ago1:30:14

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Hey we made it! Congrats y'all! I'm sure this new year is gonna be juuuuust fiiiiiine. This week the gang talks vidya, with some Satisfactory, some Indiana Jones, some Harold Halibut, and some UFO 50. Ringin' it in! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, Matt Emery, Steph Fan, Mike Parker M…

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Ep 202: Would You Like to Play a Game, Year-End Edition 1:15:35

8M ago1:15:35

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We did it! Goodbye 2024, don't let the door hit your ass on the way out! This week we discuss some vidya we've been playing. Mike and Steph might be lost to the Pokémon TCG, Dave has such sights to see on his new Steam Deck, and Norris' hot tip for playing the new Indiana Jones game is to treat like Indy is a frothing psychopath. Then in the latter…

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Ep 201: I'm a Fruit-Flavoured Nutty Boi 1:07:48

8M ago1:07:48

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No, I will not explain. This week we give a debrief on The Game Awards, 2024's celebration of a industry that's Feelin' Fine! We discuss the announcements and the awards, in hopes of deciding if the entire ordeal is stupid, or just pointless. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Steph Fan…

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Ep 200: Celebrating 200 Good, Normal Episodes 1:54:14

8M ago1:54:14

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Look at the big round number! Very regular! I'm not sure what happened but the energy is good this episode. Norris has beat FF7 Rebirth, Indiana Jones is back punching nazis, and we're all just feeling the vibe, you know? Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Jack Shirai Music by David Bee…

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Ep 199: Game of the Month: Factorio 1:39:11

8M ago1:39:11

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This week we're making planet's useful and building rockets in Factorio! Our game of the month! When a peak STEM game gets its talons on the most STEM members of the pod, you know it's gonna be magic. Also Norris is in Liar's Prison because he broke a promise to Matt and didn't play Factorio. He promises he'll get to it. We'll see. Also, come chill…

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Ep 198: Podcast of the Year 1:10:35

9M ago1:10:35

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I'm nominated in my heart. This week the gang discusses the truly legitimate and serious thing that is The Game Awards. We decide which categories are the least woke, what Game Direction means, and bet real money dollars on some nominees! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Matt Emery Mu…

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Ep 197: Questioning Golden Saucer's Open Carry Laws 1:19:35

9M ago1:19:35

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I busted my ass for years at the Mako factory to bring my kids here, and now they're freaked out because some guy with a gun for an arm just showed up! This week we spend an unreasonable amount of time talking about FF7 Rebirth, which depending on your sickness I'm either happy for you or sorry that happened. ALso discussed: Factorio, Cocoon, Tunic…

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Ep 196: Can You Drink Crude Oil? 1:23:17

9M ago1:23:17

1:23:17

Opinions differ! This week the gang discusses good and bad drinks, hot Factorio tips for beginners, and what games are best in UFO 50. The answer is most of them, honestly. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Mike Parker, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe…

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Ep. 37 - Headed into Winter 1:22:46

9M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

The Bee Farm is headed into winter. In the midst of a drought and record high temps for October and November, we're doing our best to get these bees ready for whenever winter decides to show up. Lots of farm talk, puppy talk, a ridiculous story (that comes with a @KaraJoSkinCare listener giveaway!) and a "special" Herb Corner about Wild Geranium.…

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Ep 195: Game of the Month: Content Warning 1:20:59

9M ago1:20:59

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This week we're making content! Spooky content! As we discuss October's GotM, Content Warning. Also, get prepped for November's Game of the Month, Factorio! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe…

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Ep 194: Gooner Solidarity 1:17:07

10M ago1:17:07

1:17:07

Rise up brothers. But not like that. This week the gang talks about the internet ruining our brains, brown liquor, and CRPGs. We also visit Matt's Movie Corner as he discusses some of his recent horror movie favourites. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe Music by David Beebe…

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Ep 193: Crude Energy 1:34:54

10M ago1:34:54

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Super excited to announce our next sponsor. This week the gang discusses interesting new drinks, hot poker strategies, Factorio, and UFO 50. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Jack Shirai Music by David BeebeBy Hopped-Up 64

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Ep 192: Self-Driving Suitcase 1:18:07

10M ago1:18:07

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This week, the dos hombres talk about how the chins in Silent Hill 2 are making us angry, but the chins in Dragon Age Veilguard are making us *very* excited. Also we talk about the thing you all want to hear about: Canadian provincial politics! Also, some Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdis…

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Ep 191: Game of the Month: 1000XResist 2:07:10

10M ago2:07:10

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It's Game of the Month time! As we dig into 1000xResist, the most book-ass game we've all enjoyed. Also, Matt is the king of BattleTech, and Norris is still a child. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe…