video games

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 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 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 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 7: The Federal Reserve, U.S. Politics, and The Order: 1886

 Jon tells a hilarious story about a “free to play” game he’s been playing on his phone, and Cody discusses how he’s learning about the Federal Reserve. Then, he and Jon delve into U.S. politics for a bit before Cody goes FULL GAMER and reviews The Order: 1886 for the PlayStation 4. Learn how to…

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 6: Competitive Gaming In High School

Cody and Jon are joined by a very special guest to discuss his experience with the competitive video game scene, including how to balance such a hobby with the rigorous demands of high school (!!!). Make sure to check out Game/Life Balance US every week talking about the latest in their lives.  

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 5: Cody goes viral with Bernie Sanders

Cody unexpectedly became a political writer when his post about Bernie Sanders went viral. Hear him discuss how it’s changed his life, including a surprisingly thoughtful discussion with Jon about politics and identity. Then, hear Jon go “FULL GAMER” and chat about the roguelike video game Sunless Sea.

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 4: League of Legends profits, The Witness, Yik Yak app

 League of Legends brought in $1.6 billion in revenue in 2015, and Jon explains why that’s a big deal for video games and their fans. He then explains why he’s hype about The Witness, and Cody discusses why he’s addicted to the Yik Yak app.

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 1: Favorite video games of 2015

Cody Gough and Jonathan Martin debut their new lifestyle podcast after 4 years of hosting their video game podcast, Unqualified Gamers, which they ended at the end of 2015. Learn about the hosts, the new podcast, and their favorite video games of 2015. Show Notes: Cody Gough introduces the Game/Life Balance U.S. podcast with Jonathan Martin Cody…

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