Game/Life Balance U.S.

Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 18: Video game commitment anxiety, gardening, and Budweiser’s “America”

 Budweiser wants to change its name for the summer, and Jon thinks it is utterly ridiculous. Then, learn why Cody has Star Fox Zero commitment anxiety following his triumph over The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Plus: Jon’s big birthday was so big, he literally forgets how old he is, and Cody does a quick…

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 17: Meet The GonnaGeek Network

In this very special episode, members of the GonnaGeek Network from across the U.S. join Cody at WGN Radio in Chicago to discuss their podcasting panel at C2E2, nerd convention highlights, what they’ve been watching on Netflix lately, and more. Show Notes: Jon takes a birthday week off, so Cody welcomes several members of the GonnaGeek Network…

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 16: Netflix mobile featuring Daredevil Season 1

Cody and Jon have a Netflix extravaganza, prompted by Cody’s choice to watch Marvel’s Daredevil Season 1 on Netflix almost exclusively on his cell phone. Hear them discuss everything from Black Mirror to horror movies to various versions of Star Trek, then get Cody’s aggressive thoughts on the newest Hearthstone expansion, Whispers of the Old…

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 15: Finding a life balance with irreverence, exercise, and music

Cody shares some exciting news coming from Illinois, just in time for the 4/20 “holiday.” Then, Jon discusses his child’s hilarious sleeping habits and his own personal battle with becoming a runner, and Cody shares his favorite hidden gems in the world of video game music arrangements and radio drama podcasts. Show Notes: Learn how to connect with us on the…

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 14: Podcasting technical difficulties and rage uninstalling Clash Royale

 Cody reveals his #1 pet peeve in the entire world, which happens to involve podcasting technical difficulties that occur both before and after this episode’s recording.  Then, Jon explains why he rage uninstalled a mobile game for the first time in his life, and some of the pros and cons of Clash Royale. Show Notes:…

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 13: Cody visits Colorado marijuana dispensaries

 Cody describes his experience shopping at recreational marijuana dispensaries in Colorado, where recreational marijuana use has been legalized. Learn about the laws and the culture in one of America’s first states to legalize weed! Show Notes: Learn how to connect with us on the GonnaGeek Network, syndication on WGN Plus, our YouTube channel, and more! Podcast…

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 12: Steam prices in Russia, the C2E2 GonnaGeek panel, and Darkest Dungeon reviewed

 Cody introduces special guest “Russian Jon,” a long-time friend of the podcast who discusses what it’s like to buy Steam games in Russia. Then, Cody recaps the GonnaGeek Network podcasting event he attended at C2E2, and the two Jons review the roguelike dungeon crawler Darkest Dungeon. Life Stuff Cody discusses the panel he sat on at the Chicago…

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 11: The Witness and the dentist

Cody gives a public service announcement about The Legend of Zelda dungeons and going to the dentist (in real life), and Jon reviews The Witness, the new puzzle game from Jonathan Blow. Learn how to connect with us on the GonnaGeek Network, syndication on WGN Plus, our YouTube channel, and more! Podcast theme song intro/outro credit: ‘Subterranean…

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 10: Minnesota caucus and The Man Who Murdered Sherlock Holmes

Hear Jon describe his adventure participating in the Minnesota caucus. Then, Cody delves into Sherlock Holmes after seeing a musical about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and discusses ownership of fictional characters. Podcast theme song intro/outro credit: ‘Subterranean Kamikaze‘ by Sixto Sounds, zircon, via OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org) Game/Life Balance AUS official web site: http://www.gamelifebalanceaustralia.com/

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 9: 2666 and the end of Twin Peaks

Cody and his girlfriend Casey discuss the current production of Roberto Bolaño’s 2666 at Goodman Theatre, which they had the opportunity to see over the weekend. They also finished watching Twin Peaks (its initial 2-season run, not including the upcoming Showtime episodes), and have a lot to say about its final episodes.

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