Best Griff Hoffmann Podcasts (2025)

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BBR 12/15/2025: Bones for Currency 1:46:15

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Oops! We forgot to podcast for half the year again. But we are back to talk about all the important things like high school horse girls, the end table of hatred, Silksong pain, and Hawk Tuah meme coin. Better late than never. Links Boss Barrel website Patreon YouTube channel Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro music 00:00:24 Introduction 00:01:59 Banter 00:0…

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BBR 06/23/2025: Big Doom Energy 1:42:24

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Geoff and Jamie got the Switch 2 and are, for the most part, enjoying the new hybrid handheld. Mario Kart World thrashes, Cyberpunk 2077 crashes, and Collin and Griff are not swayed. We talk highlights from the Summer Games Fest and get into the details of Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, Blue Prince, and Doom: The Dark Ages. Links Boss Barrel website…

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BBR 04/30/2025: Betrayed by the Switch 2 1:37:19

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We finally are able to talk about the games from 2025 we've been playing and there is some catching up to do. After getting through out notable games, we discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 details and lament the direction Nintendo took at almost every decision point. Links Boss Barrel website https://www.bossbarrel.com Patreon https://patreon.com/BossBa…

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BBR 02/17/2025: Game of the Year 2024 Part 2 2:13:12

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Its a wild ride as we close out our top three favorite games of 2024. There is some overlap and some contention but all around we had a great time sharing our opinions. Enjoy and be warned there are significant spoilers abound. Thanks for listening! Links Boss Barrel website Patreon YouTube channel Timestamps 00:00:00 Cold Open 00:00:50 Intro music…

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BBR 02/02/2025: Game of the Year 2024 Part 1 1:58:02

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Using the scientist approved and commonly understood method of reverse-order-about-10-games-from-roughly-the-past-year we begin to uncover the Game of the Year 2024. Its all in good fun as the corn coast gang meet up with the beast coast fellas to talk about our favorite games over the last year. Its going to be a long one so we broke it into two p…

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BBR 11/03/2024: Colonoscopy Snydercut Tier Reward 1:48:08

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Time to pay the piper. Boss Barrel has been providing video games coverage for close to 15 years and now its your chance to give back with a one or many time donation. Act now to exploit us for the low, low cost of 2 dollars per month. Maybe you can donate more and get the even wilder shit we talk about on the podcast. Head over to the Patreon and …

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BBR 06/30/2024: A Scissors but its the Shocker 1:34:04

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Video Games are upon us. Like the timely groundhog, we emerge from our middle aged burrows to look for our shadows and determine the state of video games in 2024. Lots to talk about and catch up on since we haven't recorded in a bit, but we keep it crisp. Watch out for spoilers and no stealing the shocker scissors patent pending. Timestamps 00:00:0…

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BBR 03/10/2023: Accidentally Bought a PSVR 2 1:56:51

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A podcast full of idiots is our new slogan. Jamie is satisfied with his PSVR 2 pickup and so is Sony. Griff opposes Sony's continued dalliance with VR and just wants them to fight Microsoft again. Geoff is dispassionately interested. We catch up on a month of played game; hot for Fire Emblem Engage, cool for Sea of Stars, nonplussed by the complete…

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BBR 01/28/2023: I Still Choose You Charizard 1:31:40

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Griff, Geoff, and Jamie wish everyone a happy New Year and happy Lunar New Year. We discuss our Warhammer 40K resolutions, brush past the Dungeons and Dragon's drama, set the table for our Fantasy Critic league, 2022 year of the on fire tree, and of course the video games we've been playing. Timestamps 00.00.00 - Intro music 00.00.33 - The Banter 0…

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12/18/2022 Good Game Good Music Best of 2022 1:08:10

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Topics: Best of 2022, on fire churches, tiny folk, good games and good music Speaking: Griff Hoffmann, Collin Connett, Gene Sopher jr Music Timestamps and credits: 00.06.40 - Mirror of the World (Baiken's Theme) - Guilty Gear Strive - Daisuke Ishiwatari (composer) Naoki Hashimoto (performer) 00.09.05 - The Town Inside Me (Bridget Theme) - Guilty …

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10/30/2022 Boss Barrel Game Music Fall 42:29

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Topics: Fall, Autumn, PSLs, a gentle prelude to death Speaking: Griff Hoffmann, Collin Connett, Gene Sopher jr Music Timestamps and credits: 00.02.07 - Windmill Hills - Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze - David Wise 00.05.39 - Hills of Destiny (Autumn Hills Past) - The Messenger - Rainbowdragoneyes 00.08.49 - Hills of Intent (Autumn Hills Futur…

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BBR 08/10/2022: Something Meatier 1:37:26

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On this episode of Boss Barrel Radio Griff Hoffmann, Geoff Brewer, and Jamie Sherer talk in detail about Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Neon White, Playdate, and Stray. We touch on a few other games, discuss the announcement of Soulframe by Digital Extremes, give a nod to Rockstar and GTA6, and cover the Pokémon Scarlet/Violet event. Timestamps 00:33:00 -…

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BBR 05/21/2022: Like Everything, We Peaked Long Ago 1:29:55

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Topics: Dragalia Lost ending and the future of service games Games: Elden Ring, Tunic, Nintendo Switch Sports, Citizen Sleeper, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, Coromon, Tactics Ogre Speaking: Geoff Brewer, Griff Hoffmann, Jamie Sherer Music: Intro by Andy Poppen

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BBR 04/13/2022: This is a podcast about Elden Ring 1:59:35

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Topics: MiSTer emulation Games: Elden Ring, Triangle Strategy, Tunic, Super Auto Pets., Coromon, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins Speaking: Geoff Brewer, Griff Hoffmann, Jamie Sherer Music: Intro by Andy Poppen

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BBR 02/27/2022: Damn it Feels Good to be a Masta, Pokémon Masta 1:44:43

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Topics: Our Pokémon MMO design doc of 2009, Nintendo Direct hype, Wide Ryu, Acquisition fever, Auto Chess, Genshin lizard people Games: Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Horizon Forbidden West, Vampire Survivors, Windjammers 2, Dying Light 2 Stay Human Speaking: Geoff Brewer, Griff Hoffmann, Jamie Sherer Music: Intro by Andy Poppen…

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BBR 01/24/2022: M$ buys Crash Bandicoot and co for 70 billion 1:56:05

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Topics: Microsoft's Activision acquisition, 2021 Personal Favorites Games: Deathloop, Metroid: Dread, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Unpacking, New Pokémon Snap, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Inscryption, Forza Horizon 5, Great Ace Attorney, Tales of Arise Speaking: Geoff Brewer, Griff Hoffmann, Jamie Sherer Music: Intro by Andy Poppen…

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BBR 12/15/2021: The Game Awards Game 2:10:25

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Topics: 2021 Game Awards, Jenshin, technical difficulties due to cats Games: Deathloop, Metroid: Dread, Death's Door, Super Auto Pets, Dragon Quest XI, Deltarune Chapter 1 and 2, Halo Infinite Speaking: Geoff Brewer, Griff Hoffmann, Jamie Sherer Music: Intro by Andy Poppen

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BBR 10/22/2021: Lets Get Crazy 1:42:44

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Topics: Just the games we've been playing Games: Final Fantasy VII Remake INTERmission, Psychonauts 2, The Great Ace Attorney: Chronicles, Tales of Arise, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, World Flipper, Genshin Impact Speaking: Geoff Brewer, Griff Hoffmann, Jamie Sherer Music: Intro by Andy Poppen

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BBR 06/08/2021: OPE 1:55:43

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Topics: Emulation Games: SaGa Frontier Remastered, Monster Hunter Rise, FANTASIAN, Undertale, Nier: Replicant Ver 1.22, Bravely Default Demon Souls Speaking: Geoff Brewer, Griff Hoffmann, Jamie Sherer Music: Intro by Andy Poppen

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BBR 03/01/2021: Adventuring in Emulating 1:52:07

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Topics: Griff got a PS5, Emulation, Nintendo Direct Games: Hitman 3, Paradise Killer, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Project Triangle Strategy demo, Astro's Playroom Speaking: Geoff Brewer, Griff Hoffmann, Jamie Sherer Music: Intro by Andy Poppen

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BBR 01/23/2020: Game of the Year 2020 2:07:50

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Game of the Year discussion with Griff, Geoff, and Jamie for the year 2020. It was a tough year but we reflect on the games we personally enjoyed and did a little dunking on the disappointing ones. Here's to 2021; the positive changes it brings, the time to play old games, the new games, and Yakisoba pan. Thanks, friends.…

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BBR 12/06/2020: A New Console Generation Where Everyone Will Be Happy 1:47:59

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Topics: Playstation 5, Xbox Series X, Gacha Games Games: Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Spelunky 2, Hades, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Astro's Playroom, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon Souls, Genshin Impact Speaking: Geoff Brewer, Griff Hoffmann, Jamie Sherer Music: Intro by Andy Poppen

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BBR 07/30/2020: Your First Paper Mario Is Your Favorite 2:09:34

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Topics: BBR Bingo, Thicc Phil, Halo, Nintendo games, Suikoden successor, Open World Future Games: Paper Mario: The Origami King, Marvel's Iron Man VR, Monster Train, Ghost of Tsushima, The Last of Us Part II, Pokémon Sword/Shield Isle of Armor DLC Speaking: Geoff Brewer, Griff Hoffmann, Jamie Sherer Music: Intro by Andy Poppen…

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BBR 06/21/2020: Our Console Present and Future 2:01:19

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Topics: PS5 reveal event, New hardware specs, Console predictions, New Pokémon Snap, EA Play Event Games: The Last of Us Part II (spoilers), Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, XCOM 2, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Pokémon Sword, Remnant: From the Ashes Speaking: Geoff Brewer, Griff Hoffmann, Jamie Sherer Music: Intro by…

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BBR 5/26/20: Final Fantasy 7 Remake 1:40:15

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Topics: Final Fantasy VII Remake Games: Final Fantasy VII Remake Speaking: Geoff Brewer, Griff Hoffmann, Jamie Sherer Music: Intro by Andy Poppen

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BBR 04/09/20: Dragalia Bros 1:17:42

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Topics: Nintendo mini Direct Games: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, DOOM Eternal, Pokemon GO, Draglia Lost Speaking: Geoff Brewer, Griff Hoffmann, Jamie Sherer Music: Intro Dragalia Lost Bokura No Network. Outro by Andy Poppen

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BBR 03/25/20: An ill timed summary of Pax East 1:20:50

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Topics: PAX East, IKEA, COVID19 event delays/drop outs, Sonic Games: Final Fantasy VII Remake demo, N1RV4NA, Gunvolt Chronicles Luminous Avenger iX, Shovel knight dig, Doom Eternal Speaking: Geoff Brewer, Griff Hoffmann, Jamie Sherer Music: Intro provided by Andy Poppen.

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02/29/2020 Boss Barrel Game Music Remix 1:39:02

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Topics: Remixes, Re-Imaginings, Reinterpretations Speaking: Griff Hoffmann, Collin Connett, Gene Sopher jr Music: Mario Kart - Star Road. Best Star Road Ever, Doom - E1M4 / Kitchen Ace, Castlevania Bloodlines - Simon's Theme. Zelda: Link's Awakening - Tal Tal Heights, Castlevania Symphony of the Night - Dance of the Pale by lara6683, Zelda Ocarina …

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BBR 02/15/20: En fuego; my ass 1:14:29

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Topics: Fast and Furious 9 Games: Disco Elysium, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Dragon Quest XI Speaking: Geoff Brewer, Griff Hoffmann, Jamie Sherer Music: Intro provided by Andy Poppen. Outro "My Ass is en fuego" by Tyrese Gibson

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BBR 01/30/20: Resolutions and Video Games 1:50:33

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Topics: Xbox Series Xclusives, New Console Direction, Games: Pokemon Shield, Hades, Outer Wilds, Judgment, Disco Elysium, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, Blasphemous, Sekiro Speaking: Geoff Brewer, Griff Hoffmann, Jamie Sherer Music: Intro provided by Andy Poppen. Outro None

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12/31/2019 Boss Barrel Game Music The 9'S 1:24:16

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Topics: Music from '89, '99, '09 '19 Speaking: Griff Hoffmann, Collin Connett, Gene Sopher jr Music: Castlevania III Dracula's Curse - Aquarius, Super Mario Land - Stage 1, Herzog Zwei- Sleight of Hand, Final Fantasy VIII - Ride On, Star Ocean 2 - Rescue Operation, Lunar: Silver Star Story - Thieves Bazaar, Final Fantasy VIII - Lunatic Pandora, Fin…

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Join Gene, Collin, Andrew, and Griff as they take flight into the skies to talk about flying music. Star Fox 64, Secret of Mana, U.N. Squadron, and Ni No Kuni headline our choices for most uplifting flying music. Get your head out of the clouds and listen to our top choices.