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Growin' Up GamingBaldur's Gate 3 Review - GOTY of 2023?! đČâïžHello and welcome to GROWIN' UP GAMING!
In this episode, we dive into the epic world of Baldur's Gate 3!
Brandon & Erik take us behind the scenes of one of this year's GOTY nominees.
Who is this game for, is it really that good, and should you be spending your hard-earned money on this RPG epic?
Join us and find out on this episode of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast.
2023-11-2751 min
Growin' Up GamingSeason 1 FINALE!! Blasphemous 2 Review, PlayStation Plus Price Hike & MoreWelcome to episode 49 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!Â
Today marks a very special episode - the END OF SEASON 1 of Growinâ Up Gaming! But donât worry, we are not going anywhere. After a short break, we will be back with a 3rd host, new segments & a brand new release schedule to ensure we keep giving our Guggernauts what they want.Â
In this episode, we go through:
(00:03:08) Cuddles & Catch Up
(00:03:12) Dead Space 2 Remake
(00:11:13) Witcher 3
(00:12:16) Starfields Mixed Reviews
(00:23:19) Marvelâs Midnight Suns
(00:26:47) One Piece
(00:30:24) In The News...
2023-09-122h 16Growin' Up Gaming#45: SOLID SNAKE IS BACK đ 10-Minutes of Spider-Man 2 đžïžSummer Game Fest Predictionsâ±ïžWelcome to episode 45 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!Â
In todayâs episode, we are giving our predictions for SUMMER GAME FEST!!! Persona, Elden Ring DLC, Metal Gear Solid, what are we getting?
Before that, we chat about some big news of the past few weeks:
Sonys May Showcase, Diablo 4 Becomes Fastest-Selling Blizzard Game, Deadcells hits 10m sales & Sonics co-creator is in some serious hot water.
So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink, and let's hang out.
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2023-06-132h 07Growin' Up Gaming#43 - Zelda: TOTK takes our breath away - Adios E3! - God of War & TMNT having a baby?!?!Welcome to episode 43 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
Each week you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
This week's episode is a special one as Growin' Up Gaming has officially taken over Twitch. You can join us at www.twitch.tv/growinupgaming
First up, we dive into the latest Zelda game, "Tears of the Kingdom." With just 10 minutes of gameplay released so far, we break down what we've...
2023-04-061h 42Growin' Up Gaming#42 - Brandon Gets A Switch & we are Live on Twitch! AND Microsoft + Nintendo + Nvidia = <3, - Growin' Up Gaming Podcast Episode 42!Welcome to episode 42 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
Every podcast you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
This week's episode is a special one as Growin' Up Gaming has officially taken over Twitch. You can join us at www.twitch.tv/growinupgaming
In today's episode, we'll be discussing some of the biggest news stories from the gaming world. We kick things off with the tragic...
2023-03-242h 19
Growin' Up Gaming#41 - METROID PRIME REMASTERED - Nintendo Direct, No Big 3 at E3, Hogwarts Legacy, Cult of the Lamb & Vampire SurvivorsWelcome to episode 41 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
Every Thursday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
We kick this week's episode kicks off with the biggest headlines from Nintendo February 8th direct. We then discuss Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft all passing on E3 and then wrap things up with a First Five of Hogwarts Legacy.
So join us now! Kick back, grab a drink, and let's hang out.
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2023-02-221h 46Growin' Up Gaming#40 - WE ARE BACK (again) - Video Game Awards, Most Anticipated Games of 2023, God of War Ragnarok & Avatar 2 ReviewWelcome to episode 40 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
Every Thursday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
We kick this week's episode kicks off by looking back at the 2022 Video Game Award winners before jumping ahead and looking at the most anticipated games of 2023.Â
Then, we give our deep dive review on God of War Ragnarok & Avatar: The Way of Water
So join us now! Kick back, grab a d...
2023-01-312h 16
GROWINMOMENTS 20: WARNER MUSIC - Why Innovation Is Not Invention: Chief Innovation OfficerTRAILER + MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Scott Cohen, WMGâs Chief Innovation Officer
In these moments, we ask Scott Cohen to define Innovation. His answer is brilliantly smart and simple. Before joining Warner Music Group as the first ever Chief Innovation Officer, Scott co-founded the first ever digital music distribution company generating revenues from $0 to $billion+ (acquired by Sony). Scott is a gifted storyteller. When he talks, people listen!
Watch these MOMENTS on Youtube: https://youtu.be/a2Z8aiPQJRI
Listen to the full EPISODE on YouTube:https://youtu.be/Y-2a6_I...
2022-10-0103 minGROWINMOMENTS 19: WARNER MUSIC - The Tech Innovation Revolutions To Watch: Chief Innovation OfficerFavourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Scott Cohen, WMGâs Chief Innovation Officer
Before joining Warner Music Group as their first Chief Innovation Officer, Scott co-founded the first ever digital music distribution company generating revenues from $0 to $billion+ (acquired by Sony) so when he talks about innovation, people listen!
In these moments, we ask Scott whatâs happening in the music industry now and what he thinks will be the next wave of innovation revolutions. Scott reveals todayâs innovation revolutions are in gaming, fitness and social media. Scott says tomorrowâs innovat...
2022-10-0108 minGROWINMOMENTS 18: WARNER MUSIC - Technology With Emotions & Blockchain: Chief Innovation OfficerFavourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Scott Cohen, WMGâs Chief Innovation Officer
Before joining Warner Music Group as their first Chief Innovation Officer, Scott co-founded the first ever digital music distribution company generating revenues from $0 to $billion+ (acquired by Sony) so when he talks about innovation, people listen!
In these moments, we ask Scott to spill the beans and tell you his vision for innovation at Warner Music Group. Scott applies his âbig brainâ thinking and talked about âimbuing emotionâ into technology. The music industry is âcoolâ says Scott, so why should the...
2022-10-0106 minGROWINMOMENTS 17: WARNER MUSIC - Become Technology For A Deeper Life: Chief Innovation OfficerFavourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Scott Cohen, WMGâs Chief Innovation Officer
Before joining Warner Music Group as their first Chief Innovation Officer, Scott co-founded the first ever digital music distribution company generating revenues from $0 to $billion+ (acquired by Sony) so when he talks about innovation, people listen!Â
In these moments, we ask Scott about his other job outside Warner, as the Founder of CyborgNest where his focus is to help humans to live richer lives by not using technology but by becoming technology! Scott talks about developing a 6th sens...
2022-10-0108 minGROWINMOMENTS 16: WARNER MUSIC - The Orchard Co-Founder, $0 - $Billion: Chief Innovation OfficerFavourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Scott Cohen, WMGâs Chief Innovation Officer
Before joining Warner Music Group as their first Chief Innovation Officer, Scott co-founded The Orchard, the first ever digital music distribution company generating revenues from $0 to $billion+ (acquired by Sony) so when he talks about innovation, people listen!Â
In these moments, we ask Scott about his journey to launching his company, The Orchard, with his co-founder. Scott talks about an incredible roller coaster experience and how he took the company from $3 million in debt to generating over a billi...
2022-10-0110 minGROWINMOMENTS 15: LYST - Serving 1000 Partners In 70+ Countries: Chief Partnerships OfficerTRAILER + MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Jenny Cossons, Lystâs Chief Partnerships Officer
Coming from global iconic and disruptive fashion/media brands such as Vogue and Net-a-Porter, Jenny Cossons joined Lyst - the worldâs biggest fashion search engine, funded by LVMH - where she boosted the product pipeline with global strategic partnerships as Lystâs first Chief Partnerships Officer and became the first female board member.Â
In these moments, we ask Jenny to reveal how Lyst progressed from a transactional vendor to becoming a strategic partner to over 1000 partners in 70+ countries...
2022-10-0110 minGROWINMOMENTS 14: LYST - Worldâs Biggest Fashion Data Set: Chief Partnerships OfficerFavourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Jenny Cossons, Lystâs Chief Partnerships Officer.
Coming from global iconic and disruptive fashion/media brands such as Vogue and Net-a-Porter, Jenny Cossons joined Lyst - the worldâs biggest fashion search engine, funded by LVMH - where, as Lystâs first Chief Partnerships Officer, she boosted the product pipeline with global strategic partnerships and became Lystâs first female board member.Â
In these moments, we ask Jenny to share how Lyst built the biggest fashion data-set -Â an extraordinary achievement - giving Lyst a massive stra...
2022-10-0102 minGROWINMOMENTS 13: LYST - Fashion Trends & Tech: Chief Partnerships OfficerFavourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Jenny Cossons, Lystâs Chief Partnerships Officer.
Coming from global iconic and disruptive fashion/media brands such as Vogue and Net-a-Porter, Jenny Cossons joined Lyst - the worldâs biggest fashion search engine, funded by LVMH - where, as Lystâs first Chief Partnerships Officer, she boosted the product pipeline with global strategic partnerships and became Lystâs first female board member.Â
In these moments, we ask Jenny to give you some of the trends that are helping fashion tech come alive. Jenny talks about the impact...
2022-10-0104 minGROWINMOMENTS 12: LYST - Highest Highs, Lowest Lows: Chief Partnerships OfficerFavourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Jenny Cossons, Lystâs Chief Partnerships Officer.
Coming from global iconic and disruptive fashion/media brands such as Vogue and Net-a-Porter, Jenny Cossons joined Lyst - the worldâs biggest fashion search engine, funded by LVMH - where, as Lystâs first Chief Partnerships Officer, she boosted the product pipeline with global strategic partnerships and became Lystâs first female board member.Â
In these moments, we ask Jenny to tell you what itâs really like to work for the worldâs largest fashion search company - at th...
2022-10-0102 minGROWINMOMENTS 11: LYST - Innovation Is Problem Solving In New Ways: Chief Partnerships OfficerFavourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Jenny Cossons, Lystâs Chief Partnerships Officer.
Coming from global iconic and disruptive fashion/media brands such as Vogue and Net-a-Porter, Jenny Cossons joined Lyst - the worldâs biggest fashion search engine, funded by LVMH - where, as Lystâs first Chief Partnerships Officer, she boosted the product pipeline with global strategic partnerships and became Lystâs first female board member.Â
In these moments, we ask Jenny to tell you her definition of innovation. Jenny talks about Lystâs innovation driven purpose - to be a trusted...
2022-10-0102 minGROWINMOMENTS 10: DIAGEO - Secrets Of Out Of The Bottle Innovation: Global Head Of Digital InnovationTRAILER + MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Benjamin (aka Benni) Lickfett, Global Head, Digital Innovation @Diageo.
Benni was not new to the start-up ecosystem and international markets before joining Diageo. His entrepreneurship and management consulting experience plus MBA qualification made him the perfect fit to lead Diageoâs digital innovation, globallyÂ
In these moments, we ask Benni to tell you how he has structured innovation in a big complex matrix organisation like Diageo. Benni differentiates between inside-the-bottle and out-of-the-bottle innovation and reveals how he has structured his function like a start-up- a lit...
2022-09-3006 minGROWINMOMENTS 9: DIAGEO - Recruiters Love Strategy Consultants: Global Head Of Digital InnovationFavourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Benjamin (aka Benni) Lickfett, Global Head, Digital Innovation @Diageo.
Benni was not new to the start-up ecosystem and international markets before joining Diageo. His entrepreneurship and management consulting experience plus MBA qualification made him the perfect fit to lead Diageoâs digital innovation, globallyÂ
In these moments, we ask Benni to tell you how his previous entrepreneurial and consulting experience helped him at Diageo. Benni spells out the key traits and skills that he gained and that recruiters and hiring managers love! These are moments that...
2022-09-3001 minGROWINMOMENTS 8: DIAGEO - Predicting Tomorrowâs Technology Trends: Global Head Of Digital InnovationFavourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Benjamin (aka Benni) Lickfett, Global Head, Digital Innovation @Diageo.
Benni was not new to the start-up ecosystem and international markets before joining Diageo. His entrepreneurship and management consulting experience plus MBA qualification made him the perfect fit to lead Diageoâs digital innovation, globallyÂ
In these moments, we ask Benni to tell you his insights on tech trends and digital shifts. Working in the intersection of innovation and digital technology every single day, Benni shares what heâs seeing and talks about use cases with augmen...
2022-09-3007 minGROWINMOMENTS 7: DIAGEO - Incremental vs Transformational Innovation: Global Head Of Digital InnovationFavourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Benjamin (aka Benni) Lickfett, Global Head, Digital Innovation @Diageo.
Benni was not new to the start-up ecosystem and international markets before joining Diageo. His entrepreneurship and management consulting experience plus MBA qualification made him the perfect fit to lead Diageoâs digital innovation, globallyÂ
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In these moments, we ask Benni to tell you his definition of innovation. Benni talks about the difference between incremental and transformational innovation and which of the two is his focus at Diageo.Â
Watch these MOMENTS on Youtube: https://youtu.be/MboMUJ...
2022-09-3002 minGROWINMOMENTS 6: DIAGEO - Win By De-Risking: Global Head Of Digital InnovationFavourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Benjamin (aka Benni) Lickfett, Global Head, Digital Innovation @ Diageo.
Benni was not new to the start-up ecosystem and international markets before joining Diageo. His entrepreneurship and management consulting experience plus MBA qualification made him the perfect fit to lead Diageoâs digital innovation, globallyÂ
In these moments, we invite Benni to talk about failure because innovation does not occur until we fail. Like smart investors, acute innovators know how to manage risk to ultimately come out on top and succeed. Benni reveals how de-risking happens at...
2022-09-3010 minGROWINMOMENTS 5: VODAFONE - Are Sustainability & Innovation The Same?:Favourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Vodafoneâs Head of Sustainable Business, DorothĂ©e DâHerde.
DorothĂ©e (aka Doro) has committed her whole career, spanning almost 2 decades, to supporting Society and Sustainability. After 10 years of heading global Sustainability and Social Impact at McKinsey and Company, Doro made a switch to a new sector to lead Sustainable Business for one of the worldâs biggest telecom companies, Vodafone. Only months after starting her new role, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the industry stood up to connect the world. Doro is leading Vodafoneâs...
2022-09-3002 minGROWINMOMENTS 4: VODAFONE - Our Sustainable Purpose At Vodafone: Global Head Of Sustainable BusinessFavourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Vodafoneâs Head of Sustainable Business, DorothĂ©e DâHerde.
DorothĂ©e (aka Doro) has committed her whole career, spanning almost 2 decades, to supporting Society and Sustainability. After 10 years of heading global Sustainability and Social Impact at McKinsey and Company, Doro made a switch to a new sector to lead Sustainable Business for one of the worldâs biggest telecom companies, Vodafone. Only months after starting her new role, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the industry stood up to connect the world. Doro is leading Vodafoneâs...
2022-09-3003 minGROWINMOMENTS 3: VODAFONE - Build A Sustainable Business For Better Work, Wealth & WorldFavourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with DorothĂ©e (aka Doro) DâHerde, Vodafoneâs Head of Sustainable Business.
DorothĂ©e (aka Doro) has committed her whole career, spanning almost 2 decades, to supporting Society and Sustainability. After 10 years of heading global Sustainability and Social Impact at McKinsey and Company, Doro made a switch to a new sector to lead Sustainable Business for one of the worldâs biggest telecom companies, Vodafone. Only months after starting her new role, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the industry stood up to connect the world. Doro is leading...
2022-09-3004 minGROWINMOMENTS 1: ACCENTURE - A Formula For Innovation - 3 Steps: Head Of InnovationFavourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Accentureâs (former) EU Head of Innovation, Lucy Cooper.
In these moments, we ask Lucy to tell you her definition of innovation. This is Lucyâs favourite question for other innovators. She spotted a pattern. Lucy shares a 3 step formula for innovation with you! Like a true consultant, Lucyâs innovation formula is structured, succinct and smart!Â
Watch these MOMENTS on Youtube: https://youtu.be/BviQtcSNmR4
Listen to the full EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ra2srhIAkXI
Watch GROWIN PODCAST & GROWIN LIVE episodes:
YouTube: https://w...
2022-09-3002 minGROWINMOMENTS 2: ACCENTURE - Sustainability. Are You Part Of The Problem?: Head Of InnovationFavourite MOMENTS are picked for you from the full GROWIN podcast episode. GROWIN INNOVATION with Accentureâs (former) EU Head of Innovation, Lucy Cooper.
In these moments, we ask Lucy to tell you why she is passionate about Sustainability. Lucy says, âEvery day, weâre thinking about how to bring sustainability to the forefrontâŠWhy am I so passionate about sustainability? Because if youâre not part of fixing the problem, youâre part of the problem.â Lucy shares Are YOU part of the problem?
Watch these MOMENTS on Youtube: https://youtu.be/aGvGD6lcQF8
Listen to the full EPISODE on YouTube: ht...
2022-09-3003 min
Growin' Up Gaming#39 - NEW PlayStation Plus, Elden First Impressions, The Return of GUG!Welcome to episode 39 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
For the first time in a long time, WE ARE BACK!
If you are new to Growin' Up Gaming, every week you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
We kick this week's episode kicks off with news on Sony's NEW PlayStation Plus, then we work our way backward to cover some of the biggest headlines that we missed while off. First is Microsoft's...
2022-04-062h 04Growin' Up Gaming#34 - Nintendo Switch OLED, Fear Street Part 1 & 2, Mario Paint - Episode 34 Growin' Up Gaming PodcastWelcome to episode 34 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
We kick this week's episode kicks off with the Nintendo Switch OLED announcement. Then we chat with Sony facing backlash from indie devs and wrap up in the news with the news of games as a service Assasins Creed!
Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games...
2021-07-161h 42Growin' Up Gaming#33 - Housemarque games joins the PlayStation Family.......is Bluepoint next? đ€Ż - Episode 33 Growin' Up Gaming PodcastWelcome to episode 33 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
We kick this week's episode kicks off with Sony's stance of acquisitions and how acquiring studios like Housemarque games will impact them in the battle against Microsoft.Â
Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on July 2nd. Games like: Guacamelee - Super Turbo C...
2021-07-021h 33Growin' Up Gaming#32 - Top 10 E3 Pre-Orders, Disney's new strategy & Mega Man Battle Network 3! - Episode 32 - Growin' Up Gaming PodcastWelcome to episode 32 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
We kick this week's episode kicks off with the top 10 pre-orders of E3. From there we chat about Disneys new video game strategy and Sony finally supporting Cross-Play!
Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on June 24th. Games like: Mortal Kombat 4, Advance...
2021-06-281h 23Growin' Up Gaming#31 - E3 & Summer Game Fest Announcement Extravaganza! Episode 31 - Growin' Up Gaming PodcastWelcome to episode 31 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
This week's episode is a special one. It's E3 BABY! We go through all the press conferences and chat about the games announced. From Ubisoft to Square Enix we are here to let you know what went down at this year's E3.
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2021-06-202h 30Growin' Up Gaming#30 - E3 + Summer Game Fest 2021 Prediction Bonanza!!! - Episode 30 Growin' Up Gaming PodcastWelcome to episode 30 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
This week's episode is a special one, it is time for E3 2021!!!! We go through all of the big conferences and give our predictions and our hopes and dreams. Will we see a new Conkers game? Will Final Fantasy 10 be remade? That is the beauty of E3.
So join us now! Kick back, grab...
2021-06-111h 39Growin' Up Gaming#29 - Sonics 30th Anniversary, Dark Horse Comics, Disneys Cruella & NFTs place in gaming - Growin' Up Gaming Podcast Episode 29Welcome to episode 29 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
We kick this week's episode kicks off with Dark Horse Comics, the publisher behind Frank Miller's 300 & Sin City, Hell Boy, and Umbrella Acadamy are creating a games division. Next, we gotta go fast as we cruise through all of the announcements at Sonics 30th Anniversary live stream and we wrap up this week's news with April's...
2021-06-041h 40Growin' Up Gaming#28 - Switch Vs Steam, Free Games of June, FF x Souls x Team Ninja, Aggressive Inline, Mass Effect, Resident Evil Village Review & â„ïžđđ€- Growin' Up Gaming Podcast Episode 28Welcome to episode 28 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
We kick off this week's episode with Steam's new portable console?! From there we rapid-fire through the announcement of the Overwatch 2 live stream & then chat about the new Final Fantasy x Souls x Team Ninja game in the works called FF Origins.
Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of...
2021-05-281h 45Growin' Up Gaming#27 - Is EA BIG making a comeback? - WB & Discovery new streaming surface - Hades to PS4? - Google I/O Conference & MORE! - Growin' Up Gaming Podcast Episode 27Welcome to episode 27 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
We kick this week's episode kicks off with Warner Brothers and Discovery coming together in a huge $48B deal to create a new SUPER streaming service. From there, the conversation shifts over to EA BIG! Is it coming back?! đ We round off In The News with Hades leak indicating it is coming to PS4.
The...
2021-05-211h 26Growin' Up Gaming#26 - Overwatch 2, Super Mario Despicable Me Movie, PSVR 2, Mat Hoffmans Pro BMX, Enter The Matrix & What We Do in the Shadows - Growin' Up Gaming Podcast Episode 26Welcome to episode 26 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
We kick this week's episode off with Overwatch 2 PVP Mode hopes and dreams, then chat Nintendo's new Board of Director, CEO of Illumination Studios (Despicable Me) & PSVR feature rumors!
Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on May 14th. Games like: Mat Hoffman...
2021-05-141h 27Growin' Up Gaming#25 - Sony <3 Discord, Apple Vs Epic, There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension & Mortal Kombat (2021) - Growin' Up Gaming Podcast Episode 25Welcome to episode 25 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
Every Friday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
We kick this week's episode with Sony and Discord teaming up before we dive right into the Epic Vs Apple court trial.
After Today In Video Game History for May the 7th, we show some Indie Love to There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension before we close off the show with the Growinâ Up Ga...
2021-05-071h 41Growin' Up Gaming#24 - Video games at the Olympics, PS+ streaming service, free games of May, Grand Theft Auto 5 & Nicolas Cage - Growin' Up Gaming Podcast Episode 24Welcome to episode 24 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
Every Friday we go deep in the news of the game industry, give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
We kick this week's episode kicks off with video games heading to the Olympics games, PlayStation video streaming service, PS3 & Vita virtual stores are back & the free games of May for PlayStation and Xbox.Â
Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on April 29th. Games like: Grand T...
2021-04-301h 53Growin' Up Gaming#23 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Resident Evil Showcase, 300, Mario Golf: Advanced Tour & Max Payne - Growin' Up Gaming PodcastWelcome to episode 23 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast!
Every Thursday you can expect hilarious discussions around the news of the game industry. We also give in-depth reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
We kick off this week's episode with Nintendoâs Indie World Showcase. We then jump into Showcase #2, Resident Evil!
Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the great games that came out on April 22nd. Games like: Mario Golf: Advance Tour, Max Payne & Star Fox Zero
Rounding of...
2021-04-231h 59Growin' Up Gaming#22 - E3 is BACK!, Last Of Us Remake?, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Pulp Fiction & More - Growin' Up Gaming PodcastWelcome to episode 22 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! Every Thursday we discuss the news, give reviews, highlight indie games, dive into nostalgia & of course, chat B movies.
This week's episode kicks off with big news. E3 is back baby!! We shift over to focus on everything going on at Sony, from cancelling Days Gone 2 to the big rumours of Last Of Us Remake. The real question is, do we actually need & or want that?...........no, the answer is no we don't.Â
Then, in Today In Video Game History we go through some of the g...
2021-04-151h 38Growin' Up Gaming#20 - Video Rental Stores, DVD Special Features, Zack Snyders Justice League & Limp Bizkit! - Growin' Up Gaming PodcastWelcome to episode 20 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! On every Thursday & Sunday, we chat news, reviews, indie games, nostalgia entertainment & of course, B movies.
This weekâs episode kicks off with Nostalgia Vs Reality where we are chatting about our memories of video rental stores, sneaking into movies as well as the beauty that wasâŠâŠ.DVD special features.
From there we shift over to our review of Zack Snyders Justice LeagueâŠâŠ..Spoilers, itâs DOPE AF.
We close out the show with Brandonâs Random Review where Brandon takes us back and we chat about...
2021-04-041h 14Growin' Up Gaming#18 - Spiders, KOTOR, Yakuza 0 & More! - Growin' Up Gaming PodcastWelcome to Episode 18 of the Growin' Up Gaming Podcast! On every Thursday & Sunday, we chat news, reviews, indie games, nostalgia entertainment & of course......B movies.
In today's episode, we kick things off with ReRendered. The segment where we atone for our sins from past episodes. Next, in Zero To Hero, Brandon walks us through how to get started in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Then it is time to jump into some reviews. First, we have a hilarious review of Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (an amazing movie, btw!) & the always wacky...
2021-03-281h 06
Growin' Up GayEpisode 61: I'm Not Rooting For Everybody BlackWe're baaaaack! again! This week Vaun and Malik catch you all up on what they've been up to during their unintended break, have some choice words for cis-hetero black women, and talk Zaya Wade's Michelle Obama interview. During this weeks Growin' Up Gay segment they have an in depth conversation about the societal pressure to obtain certain markers of success by certain ages.
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2021-03-161h 33
Growin' Up GayEpisode 60: Bad B!tch Hall of FameOn this week's Growin' Up Gay, Vaun and Malik discuss the baddest bitches to ever do it. The duo also touch on the latest in pop culture, from the gorilla glue girl to Cardi's new single "Up."
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2021-02-091h 40
Growin' Up GayEpisode 59: The Queens EnglishOn this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss the history of LGBTQIA lingo, dating multiple people at once, the latest in pop culture, and more.
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2021-02-011h 25
Growin' Up GayEpisode 58: Heaux TalesOn this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun welcome everyone back for the first episode of the year. The duo discuss how they brung in the new year, what they have planned for 2021, and have a great discussion about what their 20s have taught them. The duo also discuss Jazmine Sullivan's brilliant new album 'Heaux Tales'.
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2021-01-181h 44Growin' Up GamingEpisode 4 - CyberPunk, here we come! đ€In episode 4 of the Growin' Up Gaming podcast, we are taking a deep dive into the world of Cyberpunk! Also on this episode, we chat about everyone's favourite extraterrestrial, E.T. in Nostalgia Vs Reality! Does E.T. have what it takes to hold up?!?
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2021-01-071h 24
Growin' Up GayEpisode 57: Is It More of Fun If The Homies Can Have Some?On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik, Wesley, and Vaun close out the year discussing their favorite albums, songs, TV shows, and popular culture moments of the year. The trio also have a fun discussion about threesomes and the Real Housewives of Potomac.
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2020-12-281h 25
Growin' Up GayEpisode 56: Countdown to 30On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik, Wesley, and Vaun have an introspective conversation about their impending 30s. What has their 20s taught them, was it everything they wanted, and what are they looking forward to in their 30s? Listen to find out!
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2020-12-211h 39
Growin' Up GayEpisode 55: What's Your Price? Featuring WesleyLatelyOn this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun are joined bu their friend Wesley for a hilarious conversation about the importance of gay black clubs, Ashanti vs Keyshia Cole Verzuz, the real housewives of potomac, and owning their truth. The conversation gets a lot spicier on this weeks Grown & Gay segment where the question, what's your price? is asked and discussed. how much would it cost to pee in Malik's mouth? listen to find out.
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2020-12-071h 51
Growin' Up GayEpisode 54: Lipo & Little D!cksOn this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun reel things all the way in for a relaxed episode where the duo catch everyone up on what they've been up to, discuss plastic surgery, and touch on a few hot topics.
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2020-11-161h 11
Growin' Up GayEpisode 53: The Pressure To CompeteOn this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss the pressure to millennials have to compete. The duo also discuss whether or not they'd dipped their toes in living the City Boy lifestyle, Ariana Grande's current 'Position' and much more.
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2020-11-021h 33
Growin' Up GayEpisode 52: I Think I Can, I Think I Can Feat. ChanciOn this week's Growin' Up Gay, Vaun and Malik have a chat with Chanci to discuss the latest in pop culture, dating, Grade A Sex, Ms. Tina's EndSARS backlash, and much more.
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2020-10-261h 38
Growin' Up GayEpisode 50: Superficial & Super RealOn this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Vaun & Malik discuss superficial qualities they look for in significant others, hoe baths, the bravo battle, and much more!
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2020-10-051h 30
Growin' Up GayWe're Back! Bonus Episode...After a long five-month hiatus, your favorite homosexuals are back! Corona tried to kill your famous, your favorite podcast but we survived. This bonus episode will get you caught up on all things Growin' Up Gay.
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2020-10-021h 37
Growin' Up GayEpisode 49: Sex... Ual... Ity...In this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay - Malik & Vaun discuss sex, feminity, and perception as gay black men. The duo also touches on the latest in pop culture from a Mayweather potentially behind bars to the ladies of Insecure.
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2020-04-201h 34
Growin' Up GayEpisode 48: Fatphobia In The Gay Community... Let's Discuss It!On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun tackle a few topics that have been simmering in the gay community for months now and have simply boiled over. Fatphobia, desirability, and the responsibilities that come with visibility.
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2020-04-061h 23
Growin' Up GayEpisode 47: Let's Talk About LoveWe're BAAAAAACK!
On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss all things love. The importance of it, the layers of it, the truth of it, and the beauty of it. They also discuss the public reaction to Zaya Wade and the Wade family respecting her transition.
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2020-03-061h 14
Growin Up DadGuess Who's Back!Banks and Presentable Rikkie return for what the duo is calling Season 2 of the Growin Up Dad podcast! For the Season 2 premier the duo discusses what caused their lengthy break and talk about their plans to make improvements to this season. Despite being on an extended break the two jump back into Fatherly topics as if they never stopped. Amongst the topics discussed this week, the groups thoughts on Dwayne Wade and his families support for his child's transition to a female. Has Presentable Rikkie become more progressive or is his thinking still as it was during season 1?
2020-02-251h 10
Growin' Up GayEpisode 46: Lust or LoveOn this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss dating - from hookups to looking for love. They also get into topics that have had social media ablaze over the past week.
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2020-01-161h 05
Growin' Up GayEpisode 45: Whoreible DecisionsOn this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun get us all caught up with their New Years Eve festivities, what they have planned for 2020, and the duo discuss intimate details on things they'd like to explore in the new year. They also get into the social media's obsession with Blue Ivy and degrading black women.
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2020-01-031h 19
Growin' Up GayEpisode 44: 10s Accross The DecadeOn this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun give their take on the 10 most polarizing moments of the decade in music, cinema/TV, culture, society, and personally. The duo also touch the Karol Sanchez hoax and A$AP Rocky's sextape.
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2019-12-211h 54
Growin' Up GayEpisode 43: The Love BeLizzoOn this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun update us on what's going on in their personal lives, discuss PC culture, Lizzo's asstronomical fashion statement, Saucy Santana getting shot, and much more.
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2019-12-131h 15
Growin' Up GayEpisode 42: Tiny Should've Said NO!THEY'RE BAAAAACK! again. Lol! This week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss a word everyone should feel confident in saying - NO! The duo also discuss a hot topic on their timelines.
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2019-12-071h 08
Growin' Up GayEpisode 41 - The ChallengeOn this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun switch things up with a podcast challenge.
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2019-11-161h 34
Growin' Up GayEpisode 40: Where My Vocals At? Feat. Amiyah JohnsOn this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun catch us up on what they've been up to, sit down with social media personality, K. Michelle impersonator, and advocate - Amiyah. They also discuss the latest in celebrity drama and touch on topics that currently have social media ablaze.
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2019-11-081h 54
Growin' Your Magic6. Natalie Perez The Roaming YogiYoga talk and more with Natalie. She talks about her personal story with how she started in yoga. There are lots of great tips in this one. @_roamingyogiwww.roamingyogi.comPodcast:Instagram: @growinyourmagicwww.facebook.com/Growin-Your-Magic-553238048541945/
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2019-11-0552 min
Growin' Up GayEpisode 39: Fem Tops Need Love Feat. Nico KartelAfter taking some time off to enjoy the greatest month of the year, Malik and Vaun are back with their friend Wesley to interview a very special guest. Photographer, Creative Director, and Social Media Disruptor Nico Kartel sits down with the Growin' Up Gay crew to discuss his craft, dating, family, and the controversial EmoBlackThot reveal.
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2019-10-251h 02
Growin' Up GayEpisode 37: Post-Nut ClarityOn this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss dating and all the games that come with it! They also discuss the latest in celebrity drama, catch everyone up on what they've been up to, and touch on topics that currently have social media ablaze.
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2019-09-201h 21
Growin' Up GayEpisode 36: VMGaysOn this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss all things VMAs! The duo gets in their favorite VMA performances, moments, and shares their thoughts on the 2019 VMAs. They also discuss the latest in celebrity drama and touch on topics that currently have social media ablaze.
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2019-08-301h 39
Growin' Up GayEpisode 35: I Said What I Said!On this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun are back with a full episode dedicated to their On The Timeline segment. The duo catches you up on what they've been up to for the past few weeks, discuss the latest in celebrity drama, and touch on topics that currently have social media ablaze.
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2019-08-2349 min
Growin' Up GayEpisode 34: Not In MY House!On this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss concealing our queer identities as children, the importance of parents not silencing their children, mario lopez's appearance on a conservative podcast and much more. The duo also gets into the latest in celebrity drama, social media hot topics, and how life has been treating them.
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2019-08-071h 27
Growin' Up GayEpisode 33: Lust or Bust!On this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun take a fun trip down memory lane and share some stories from their youth. The duo also gets into the latest in celebrity drama, TV, and play a fun game of lust or bust.
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2019-07-291h 40
Growin' Up GayEpisode 32: EVERYONE IS CANCELLED!Apologies for the slight, unexpected break. This show was supposed to be posted last week but life got the better of Vaun and Malik. On this weeks epiosde of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss cancel culture. The duo also gets into the latest in celebrity drama, TV, and catch you up on what they've been up to in their personal lives.
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2019-07-231h 42
Growin' Your Magic2. How to speak your mind ft. AbigailGive a warm welcome to our very first guest! Abigail is a wife and a mom of two boys. You will get to know her in this episode as we talk about speaking our mind, getting over fears, and how we manage social media and the options of others.Abi's Instagram @myself.i.embraceGive the show a like to follow more contentInstagram: @GrowinyourmagicFacebook: Growin Your Magic
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2019-07-0839 min
Growin' Up GayEpisode 29: Now That's What I Call Jams!After a slight two week break, Vaun and Malik are back with a fun episode of Growin' Up Gay. The duo breakdown some of their favorite musical moments of the 90s and early 00s as well as the latest in celebrity drama, the BET Awards, and much more.
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2019-06-262h 32
Growin' Up GayEpisode 28: Ally or A Lie?On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss the lack of support for one another in the gay scene, especially the black gay community. The duo touches on the monetization of Pride month by major corporations, friends not supporting friends, and the impact clout has on the masses as well as the latest in celebrity drama, and much more.
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2019-06-101h 29
Growin' Up GayEpisode 27: OH NO, WE'RE ALMOST 30!On this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss the intimidating gray area that is your mid-to-late 20s, what they hope turning 30 will look and feel like for them, the latest in celebrity drama, and taking inventory on yourself and your surroundings.
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2019-06-031h 29
Growin' Up GayEpisode 26: Buffy The Ballroom Feat. Muva Buffy WestOn this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun catch you up on what they've been up to as well as sit down with ballroom icon, Muva Buffy West.
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2019-05-2954 min
Growin' Up GayEpisode 25: Cunty CoinsOn this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss the cost of keeping up with the gays on the scene, the latest in celebrity drama, and whether or not they could date someone that is a sex worker.
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2019-05-201h 40Growin Up DadEpisode 14 - Tiger Uppercut!This week Banks & Rikkie again have a guest host, Banks frat brother & good friend Travis (@trilla82 on IG). The trio discusses a host of topics which include; How to prepare your kids for an active shooter scenario in school & Is it necessary to be married or in a traditional relationship to raise your children? Also someway, somehow Banks discusses the scenario that Travis told him it's perfectly acceptable to deliver a Street Fighter Tiger Uppercut to a special place for Travis. The trio also quickly talks about the recent Ayesha Curry statements and their feelings on the topic as...
2019-05-141h 04
Growin' Up GayEpisode 24: Politicking Feat. Devin Barrington-WardOn this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss current events as well as interview queer advocate, strategist, and black futurist Devin Barrington-Ward.
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2019-05-081h 38
Growin' Up GayEpisode 23 - A Little Homo HistoryOn this week's episode of Growin' Up Gay, Malik and Vaun discuss queerness of the year's of yore.
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2019-04-301h 24Growin Up DadEpisode 12 - Hard Knocks Growin Up DadAfter a week off Banks & Presentable Rikkie are back! This week the duo talks about if you can raise your children in the exact same manner that you were raised as a child? Also discussed is Rikkie's disdain for paying children and Banks surprising feelings on letting his kids play football. Somehow, someway a football bet gets made as well...one of the two ain't going be happy at some point during the NFL season. Take a listen this week and provide feedback for who you think made the better bet.Â
2019-04-301h 24
Growin' Up GayEpisode 21: Thick vs Thin?This week for Growin' Up Gay, Vaun and Malik tackle ten hard truths that they feel the community as a whole needs to accept, they dish on Wendy Williams filing for divorce, Beyoncé's upcoming docu-film, and much more.
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2019-04-151h 19
Growin' Up GayEpisode 20: Say A Little Prayer For Who? Feat. Xavier D'LeauThis week Vaun and Malik touch on everything from Jayoncé being celebrated by GLAAD to the communities divide over slain rapper Nipsey Hussle. The duo also had the pleasure of interview Podcaster, Personality and community figure, Xavier D'Leau, who shares his experience growin' up gay.
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2019-04-081h 32
Growin' Up GayEpisode 18: The Top 5 of 2018on this weeks growin' up gay, malik and vaun recap the highs and lows of 2018, plot on 2019 and make an announcement.
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2019-01-042h 16
Growin' Up GayEpisode 17: The Struggles of Being Black & Gay...on this weeks growin' up gay, malik and vaun discuss dealing with microaggressions as black gay men. whether it be societies fear of black men even as children or the hatred from their own community due to their sexual orientation.
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2018-12-281h 26
Growin' Up GayEpisode 16: "So, Who's The Man In The Relationship?"on this weeks growin' up gay, malik and vaun discuss dating in the gay community. from whether or not they subscribe to the heteronormative relationship roles to what it's actually like dating them.
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2018-12-181h 26
Growin' Up GayEpisode 15: Rihanna Navy vs Beyhive?on this weeks growin' up gay, malik and vaun discuss their thanksgiving holidays, touch on topics in the media and tackle stan culture.
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2018-11-291h 30
Growin' Up GayEpisode 14: Good Judy vs Good Friendon this weeks episode of growin' up gay, malik and vaun tackle the muddy waters that are the relationships between queer men and heterosexual women. also, Malik brazenly shares a part of his truth with the world and vaun for the first time.
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2018-11-151h 37
Growin' Up GayEpisode 13 - Like Father, Like Son?on this weeks episode of growin' up gay, vaun and malik discuss navigating father-son relationships as gay black men. we discuss the pressure of being our fathers' ideal sons vs the reality of who we are, whether or not our fathers' role in our life influenced the kind of men we are attracted to and so much more.
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2018-11-051h 34
Growin' Up GayEpisode 10: Covergirl Foundation on His ClippersOn this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Vaun & Malik discuss the performative state queer people are often stuck in to compensate for their sexual orientation. We dish on everything from the barbershop experience to trying to live up to your parents expectations of who you should be.
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2018-09-211h 31
Growin' Up GayEpisode 9: Ghost of Hookups PastOn this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Vaun & Malik discuss dating in the queer world, the usage of hookup apps, ghosting and our personal experiences with all of the above.
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2018-09-121h 37
Growin' Up GayEpisode 8: 40 DOLLARS?!On this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Vaun & Malik discuss how queer people of color, especially gay black men, have been and continue to be represented in media. From scripted characters in movies and TV shows to personalities on some of our favorite podcasts.
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2018-09-061h 37
Growin' Up GayEpisode 7: Are You The Gay Cousin?On this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Vaun & Malik discuss what it's like growing up as the gay cousin/brother. We tackle everything from the awkwardness that can be felt during family functions to the members of our family that kept their sexual orientation a secret throughout our childhood. We also announce the winner of our On The Run II concert ticket giveaway!
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2018-08-221h 24
Growin' Up GayEpisode 6: NO FATS, NO FEMS!On this weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay, Vaun and Malik tackle the no fats, no fems phenomena in the gay community and the difference between someone's type and what they prefer when dating.
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2018-08-161h 43
Growin' Up GayEpisode 3: K - GayThis weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay focuses on the scholastic experience as gay black boys. Dating, crushes, college and much more!
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2018-06-181h 17
Growin' Up GayEpisode 2: Black Okay?This weeks episode of Growin' Up Gay focuses on interracial dating in the gay community.
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2018-06-121h 17