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Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - A Hop-Infused Quest Through Resident Evil Remake, Fall Out 4 & Game Pass Gems.Hey there, beer buffs and joystick juggernauts! Fernie and Mike here, and we've got a brew-soaked controller-gripping adventure in store for you. Ever wondered what a hazy double IPA can reveal about your gaming tastes? We're breaking down the bold flavors of Full Earth from Old Nations Brewing Company while dishing out our raw thoughts on the latest gaming hits from Game Pass and PlayStation Plus. Strap in for a wild ride through the digital plains of Resident Evil 3's remake and the updated wastelands of Fallout 4, now more gripping in its next-gen glory. We're rating games a...2024-05-221h 49Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Gaming's Golden Era, the Indie vs AAA Showdown, and Addressing Gender in the Game SpaceCrack a cold one and settle in as Fernie and Mike, take you on a whirlwind tour through gaming's glory days with our mate Eric, the legend behind TrueScope. This episode isn't just about nostalgia, though; we get into the thick of it, from the adrenaline-pumping idea of a John Wick video game to the shadowy allure of a Sin City adaptation. And as we marvel at the possible cinematic crossovers, we're not just sipping on any old brews—Austin's finest black IPA and Shiner's Tex Hex are on the tasting block, each with a character as distinct as th...2024-04-262h 35Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Scares & Suds: A Thrilling Dive into Horror Games, Evergreen Gameplay, and Craft Beer ConnoisseurshipEver wondered if a video game can send shivers down your spine more effectively than a horror movie? That's just a taste of what we're serving up in this boozy gaming gabfest, where Mic and Fernie swap tales of terror from the pixelated depths of Silent Hill to the immersive scares of VR. Grab your brews, folks; we're toasting the eerie and the untamed in video game horror, exploring whether childhood nightmares can evolve into full-grown fear in today's gaming world.Strap in as we navigate the twists and turns of gaming's past, present, and future – all wh...2024-04-261h 52Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - A Nostalgic Clash of Video Game Titans, Industry Evolutions, and Digital DilemmasRemember those high school nights spent in the throes of Halo battles, snack-fueled laughter, and living room wrestling matches? We sure do, and this episode is a trip down memory lane, spiked with debate over who'd win in fictional character smackdowns, from Kerrigan of StarCraft fame to Diablo's Lilith. With our elusive guest, Rabid Hound's, insights just out of reach, Mike and Fernie, still manage to stir up the past with roars of nostalgia and invite you into our musings of the ultimate video game battles. What's more, we're curious about your dream match-ups too, so join the revelry...2024-04-262h 08Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Gaming's Celebrity Star Power, Top 10 best & Worst of 2023, and a look at 2024As we toasted to new beginnings in 2024 with the heady Adult Icarus Quadruple IPA, Mike on Da Mic's infectious laughter made a welcome comeback, signifying that this isn't just any episode—it's a celebration of our 23rd. We crack open memories of ludicrous episodes and plot the future of our show, all while dissecting the influence of Celebrity star power in gaming. From Keanu's digital resurrection in Cyberpunk to the subtle charm of Vin Diesel and Jet Li in action-packed titles, we unpack the cinematic allure that celebrities sprinkle in the virtual realm.Navigating the contentious seas of...2024-01-182h 28Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Reliving Classics with a Modern Twist, Gaming’s Future, and Marine Corps CheersEver wondered which beloved classic video games would shine brightest with a modern makeover? Join, Fernie, Mike on the Mic as we team up with gaming connoisseur Eric to explore the vibrant landscape of video game nostalgia and innovation. From the charm of Zelda and Super Mario's pixelated adventures to the adrenaline-fueled action in Rocket League and FIFA, we traverse the evolution of gaming, reflecting on how the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard merger could shape the future of our favorite digital realms.Raise your glass—or controller—to an episode jam-packed with the latest buzz, including the tant...2023-12-271h 45Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - A Flavorful Journey through Gaming History, Debate Over Platform-Exclusive Games and Women in Gamer UniverseCan an unexpected blend of flavor bring an added layer of excitement to an exhilarating journey through the video game universe? Brace yourselves as we join forces with our special guest, Jason - or should we say Jason Momoa - to explore this intriguing question and more. Starting with the intoxicating taste of Jarritos Mandarin beer, we commemorate Hispanic month as we navigate through a myriad of gaming topics - from the nostalgic charm of Super Nintendo Duck Hunt to the high-definition adventures on modern Xbox and PlayStation. Our voyage doesn't end there. We take a deep d...2023-11-102h 03Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Nostalgic Gaming Rivalries, Beer Tasting, and Epic Movie DebatesReady for a thrilling journey down memory lane? Buckle up as we, your hosts, with our high-spirited guest Mr. Vic the Mic, embark on a whirlwind tour of classic gaming debates, tantalizing beer tasting, and lively movie discussions! We put our gaming nostalgia hats on and debate hot topics like Sega vs. Nintendo, console vs. PC gaming, and the legendary Street Fighter vs. Mortal Kombat rivalry. We get misty-eyed about discontinued video games and servers, but also look to the future, speculating about Starfield and virtual real estate in gaming.But what's a gaming chat without some beers...2023-11-092h 26Smash & BrewsCheers to Game Loops - An Enthusiast's Insight into the World of GamingPicture this: You're sitting down with your mates, sipping on a beer and chatting about your favorite video games. That's exactly what we did in this episode with our long-time pal and gaming enthusiast, Jimmy. Grab your own choice of brew and join us as we dive into the discussion, kicking things off with our beer of the day, Zombie Ice from Three Floyd's Brewing Company - an undead double pale IPA that packs a punch and has a taste that's as fierce as its name.Just imagine: You're in the middle of a gripping RPG, the...2023-11-091h 51Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Sidekicks, and the Future of GamingStep into the world of Smashing Brews, where we fuse the love for craft beers and video gaming into an unforgettable experience. This episode guarantees a thrilling journey as we share our personal anecdotes of tasting unique brews like the "Baby Yoda" Mexican Lager from Elon Musk's Starbase Brewing and the juice-like Monster Beer "The Beast Unleashed". But the excitement doesn't end there; we also delve into the intriguing world of video games, reminiscing about our favorite sidekicks and discussing the latest phenomenon - Dino Crisis.Be prepared for an exciting revelation as we delve into the...2023-08-111h 34Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - live from bitter sister’s breweryCrack open a cold one and get ready for an epic journey as we team up with our fellow gaming enthusiast and project manager extraordinaire, Vic, to explore the intoxicating crossover between craft beer and video games. Broadcasting right from the heart of Bitter Sisters Brewery, we dive into an IPA-fueled discussion about Vic's gaming background, dissect the impacts of rushed releases, and share our thoughts on much-anticipated games like Diablo 4 and Gears 5. With Vic's insights, we go behind the scenes of the development world, showing you how critical it is for developers to listen to their player base...2023-08-052h 02Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Living in a Video Game Universe / Mandela effectFernie and Mike bring a blast from the past on to the show, Mr. Steal your girl all the way from Arizona Jesse. we dive into our imagination and talk about which video game universe we would like to live in, along with popping into some German beers and Stone Cold himself makes an appearance, JK. we take a deep dive into video games on this episode with the help of our guest Jesse. https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/www.smashandbrews.com2023-04-252h 04Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Media / Marketing of Video gamesFernie and Mike bring on some young perspective on the show today, with the help of special guest SuperThor Sonny, they dive into the media and marketing in video games, talking about the media sources that highlight the irrelevant and cast a shadow on the talent of creators and dev's. all while sipping on some grate craft butter beer's.https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/www.smashandbrews.com2023-03-031h 56Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - The Greatest Most Epic Battles In video gamesMike on the mike and Fernie dine with some Wine and Cheese today, LOLwe take on some high alcohol content beers, and they discuss the Grates most epic battles in video game history, along going over the Easter eggs & mysteries in video games. https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/www.smashandbrews.com2023-02-171h 50Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - The Rage of video gamesOn today's episode Fernie and mike try some YUMMY beer's and bring on one of the most anticipated guest MR TrueScope himself Erik!!. Mike gets sloppy drunk and we touch base on raging in video games from the golden gun BS to Campers, True Scope gives us his perspective on streaming and we run through some listeners requested topics.https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/www.smashandbrews.com2023-01-201h 49Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Immersion & RelationshipsWe have a special Guest on today episode Hector!!! we drink some delicious Orange dreamcicle beers and & Mike dives into the economy beer Bush Light.... Mike Fernie and Hector dive into the immersions in video games and we discuss the greatest relationships love stories of our gaming generation. such as the ultimate friend zone of Mario and Peach.https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/www.smashandbrews.com2023-01-131h 47Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Politics & Video GamesSeason 2 begins with some delicious holiday beer's and the long awaited KEG,Mike and Fernie catch us up on the explosion of video games that occurred since season 1 ended, and we dive into the a controversial topics of politics in video games. and we get a sneak peak into Smash & Brews season 2 https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/www.smashandbrews.com2023-01-101h 38Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Mike drinks a Keg in an hourSeason 1 Season finale! on todays episode we have 2 Specials guests the one and only Jiggle Nuts Andy! and man the Legend Christian. We drink a lot of beer, we recap season 1 of Smash & Brews, and Mike drinks a Heineken Keg in 2 hours. Stay Tuned for season 2.https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/www.smashandbrews.com2022-09-232h 03Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - NPC & AI in video games / Bring Back True Co-OPOn today's Episode we have out Beer Drinking Expert Lee, joining us as we talk about the NPC of video games and the future of AI in video games, we discuss what we would like to see come back from True Co Op and of course we indulge in our very unique beers.https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/www.smashandbrews.com2022-08-301h 58Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Multiplayer games / Pumpkin Spice beer'sOn Today's episode Mike and Fernie bash on multiplayer, Fernie goes full white girl and try's some pumpkin spice beer & mike gives it out to homies with his economically tasting Old English.https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/www.smashandbrews.com2022-08-261h 23Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Wife's & Girl Friends of GamersOn todays episode we have the Ladies in the house! we talk about the Wives and Girlfriends of video gamers with our special Guests Brenda and April, We review some chick beer's along with some fancy beer's https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/www.smashandbrews.com2022-07-281h 20Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Competitive Gaming / Video Game RedesignOn todays Episode we have a special Guest Alex, We discuss video games redesigns and what we would redesign, and we go into competitive gaming past present and future.https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/www.smashandbrews.com2022-07-201h 35Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Video game Music / Streamer's InfluenceToday's topics is all about music of video games, we dive in to the phycology of music in video games and the Streamers and their influence on the gaming today. Mike on the mike Finally tried some IPA's and we finally try a highly requested beer AndyGator https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/www.smashandbrews.com2022-07-131h 19Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews Season - Cheating Vs Cheesing / Closet GamersOn todays episode we talk about a debate on cheesing video games vs Cheating in video games, and does it add value or devalue the gaming industry. We talk about closet gamers and the obscure demographic the video game industry has target, Mike on the mike enlightens us on this weeks news in video games and we finish it off by talking about the top 5 video game myths. https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/www.smashandbrews.com2022-06-281h 10Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Video Game Movies & TV shows / Upcoming Video GamesToday's episode we talk about the Movies from video games, and the upcoming video game showcases, We cover Manhattan project beer co, and Strawberry fields strawberry blondhttps://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/www.smashandbrews.com2022-06-141h 13Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Revolutionary Mechanics / Best ProtagonistToday's pod cast we talk about our beer's of the day.Steal your Haze beer from Destihl Brewery, Jeremiah Red from BJ's restaurant and some and a variety of Michelob ultras. We also discuss video games classics and mechanics that revolutionized the video game industry, and of course the upcoming video games along with out favorite video games protagonist.https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/www.smashandbrews.com2022-06-061h 13
Smash & BrewsSmash & Brews - Counsel Division / State of video games TodayBeing our first episode, will be talking a little about us and what were doing here, we talk about our brews of the day and the counsel division, along with the state of video games and top 10 games for the month of May. https://www.instagram.com/smashandbrews/www.smashandbrews.com2022-05-281h 32