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Click-MatesBarbenheimer Boys & Sams Solo VentureIn this episode, we discuss the hit cinematic films Barbie and Oppenheimer. Sam goes in depth as to a new creative venture of his. Make sure to support him in his new pursuit. You can find Sams new podcast, The Talk About..on all available podcasting platforms, as well as on YouTube. Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you enjoyed it, and let us know what you would like to hear us talk about next time!FOLLOW S...2023-08-1041 minClick-MatesWhat's Going On With Hollywood Franchises?Happy birthday, George! Today's topic is a discussion about the interesting choices that Hollywood studios have made in recent years, and guesses as to what the cause of these 'problems' have been...and no, we're not complaining about woke culture. Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you enjoyed it, and let us know what you would like to hear us talk about next time!FOLLOW SAM: https://www.facebook.com/sam.joli.1https://www.tiktok.c...2023-07-1445 minClick-MatesVoyage to the City of the Violet CrownIn this episode, Sam details his and Hannah's recent trip to Austin, Texas, while George and returning guest Jarick provide additional commentary. Sam's reason for heading out that way was to attend the Keller Williams' Quantum Leap Event. Over the course of the event, Sam learns more about real estate and how to best achieve personal growth and success, which he discusses at length. Sam and Hannah also welcome Onyx the dog into their household.We are two friends, George and Sam, who make the CLICK-MATES podcast in our free time with no sponsors and no marketing t...2023-06-281h 04Click-MatesThe 1 Year Anniversary: A Time To ReflectOn the 1 year anniversary of the beginning of the Click-Mates Podcast, George and Sam reflect on a year of broadcasting to the world in Sam's new living room. Other discussions include good and bad first-date ideas, what it's like to become a homeowner, and reflecting on ways to improve as a podcast.Thank you all for listening to us over this last year. We hope to see you in the future. Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if y...2023-05-2236 minClick-MatesSports FusionsWhat would happen if you crossed bowling and bobsled racing? Or curling and hockey? Let's find out.Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you enjoyed it, and let us know what you would like to hear us talk about next time!2023-04-1052 minClick-MatesThe Cruise MatesGeorge begins to develop a fascination with cruise ships after seeing one in Key West, and the conversation naturally progresses toward questioning the universe's origins. At the same time, the two youngsters discover the true magnitude of Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville. Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you enjoyed it, and let us know what you would like to hear us talk about next time!2023-03-2937 minClick-MatesVideo Games Plus Some Other StuffGeorge can't even recall what this episode was about, as he was supposed to have edited it and released it two weeks ago. It's probably funny, at least. Video games get discussed at length again. At least George remembers that that happens. Fingers crossed that there are new topics abound on the next episode. As always, your listening is highly appreciated, and both of the Click-Mates hope you catch the next one. Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you e...2023-03-141h 02Click-MatesChatGPT & A Book For MeIn this compelling episode, Sam highlights how reading can be the most engaging pastime. The duo then discusses ChatGPT and AI in general and how their existence will forever change the world as we know it. Hijinks abound when Sam gives his hot take on America's military capabilities, and George gets excessively vocal. Tune in for all this and more in this riveting installment of the Click-Mates. Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you enjoyed it, and let us k...2023-02-221h 03Click-MatesGeorges' Rowdy Roach & What Makes Movies GoodIn this dazzling hoot of an episode, George, Sam, and Hannah dive into what makes a movie worthwhile. The tantalizing trio also details ideas for movie twists and subversion. George has a roach in his room that's been stirring up trouble. George also doesn't know what a pasta maker is called. All of this and more on another delightful episode of the Click-Mates. Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you enjoyed it, and let us know what you would l...2023-02-0459 minClick-Mates2023 Resolutions And PredictionsHappy New Year! Today we answer how to set effective and realistic goals for your resolutions. Later we go back and forth with our predictions for how 2023 will play out. Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you enjoyed it, and let us know what you would like to hear us talk about next time!2023-01-141h 01Click-MatesAvatar vs The MCUAvatar: The Way of Water was recently released in theatres, and Sam was there to see it. The Avatar franchise coming into relevancy again raises a good question: does the MCU deserve to be the top dog?Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you enjoyed it, and let us know what you would like to hear us talk about next time!2022-12-311h 08Click-MatesUnlocking Nuclear Fusion; The Trolley ProblemScientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory successfully created a nuclear fusion ignition -- but what does this mean?Other topics include the chaos of DC comics firing Henry Cavil, hypotheticals, and Trolley morality problems. Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you enjoyed it, and let us know what you would like to hear us talk about next time!2022-12-2247 minClick-MatesBlack Panther 2 & The Problem With The MCUThe midterm election just happened. Anyway, George makes Sam guess some of the highest-grossing franchises in the world, and some of the answers might surprise you. The two also discuss what they think Black Panther 2 will look like and what they both see as a significant problem in the MCU.Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you enjoyed it, and let us know what you would like to hear us talk about next time!2022-11-1150 minClick-MatesWhat Will The 22nd Century Look Like?In the 20th episode special, Sam and George try something a little different and discuss what each of them believes the world will look like in 2100. With various topics including energy, society, space travel, and more, this episode gives a look into what to expect in the coming decades realistically (or at least our guesses). Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you enjoyed it, and let us know what you would like to hear us talk about next time!2022-11-081h 26Click-MatesBack In The Saddle and Ready To Ride; A Tale of Hurricane IanIn the first installment in over a month, we explain the reasoning behind our long absence. In short, Hurricane Ian sucked for us. Fret not, however, for we are both unscathed. We have resolved to transition back into making content on a regularly scheduled basis, alongside moving forward with our other ventures. We cannot wait for you to see what we have in store for you. In this episode, we talk about a bunch of stuff that has happened and is happening, all while trying to play catch-up with all that we missed covered due to the storm. It...2022-10-2755 minClick-MatesThe One Where We Ramble About Anime and Visual NovelsIn this episode, Jarick guest stars, while Sam is nowhere to be found. Jarick and George discuss Dragon Ball at length before reminiscing on the first few anime that we got into when we were kids. To cap off the episode, Jarick tries to sell the appeal of visual novels, using Muv-Luv as the prime example. Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you enjoyed it, and let us know what you would like to hear us talk about next t...2022-09-221h 35Click-MatesIn Memory of Queen Elizabeth II; Guessing Company AgesOn September 8th, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at 96. Did you know that she learned how to repair automobiles in WW2? Also in this episode, we play a game of "guess how old the company is" and well, we're not very good at it. Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you enjoyed it, and let us know what you would like to hear us talk about next time!2022-09-1347 minClick-MatesWhat's Wrong With YouTube?Everyone is mad at YouTube. CoreyxKenshin, a popular gaming YouTuber, recently posted a video accusing YouTube of racism or favoritism. Meanwhile a business channel, Business Casual, posted a video explaining why they are SUING YouTube for “supporting the Russian Government”!Other discussions today include a fun section of guessing if anime titles are real or not, and the death of Mikhail Gorbachev.Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you enjoyed it, and let us know what...2022-09-0451 minClick-MatesBiden's Student Loan Plan; Our WORST Restaurant ExperiencesPresident Biden announced student loan forgiveness, and as college students, we have some thoughts on that.Other topics discussed today include the 25-year-old who won the Florida Democratic primary, our worst restaurant experiences, and Sam trying to fit in with 'cool' people.Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you enjoyed it, and let us know what you would like to hear us talk about next time!2022-08-251h 09Click-MatesSuper Freaky Sampling and Fantasy Skull SessionIn this week's episode, Sam and George get to talk about sampling and whether it is blatant intellectual property theft or a transformative creative endeavor. The music continues as The Beatles get brought up in the discussion, along with a fascinating butterfly effect scenario that George proposes. Serving as the finish line this week, George and Sam attempt to guess the plots of Skyrim and Ocarina of Time, respectively, only using the bare-bones knowledge they each have of the game in question. CLICK-MATES is currently made by George and Sam in their free time with no sponsors a...2022-08-1959 minClick-MatesRolling Loud 2022 and The Batgirl SituationReturning guest Jarick shares his experiences at Rolling Loud 2022 in Miami, including Kid Cudi walking off stage and Kanye West showing up. George and Sam also discuss the Batgirl cancellation situation and how the DCEU reached that point. CLICK-MATES is currently made by George and Sam in their free time with no sponsors and no marketing to spread the word. So, if you enjoy today's episode, please consider leaving a good review and sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media so that we hear you and know to keep going!Check out t...2022-08-071h 09Click-MatesCoffee Milk and The Fantabulous Mysteries of New EnglandWhat more do you need to know?Sam and Hannah return from their two-week vacation to New England and Sam is amazed by everything. Meanwhile, George finally started playing the Guardians of the Galaxy game, how neat is that? CLICK-MATES is currently made by George and Sam in their free time with no sponsors and no marketing to spread the word. So, if you enjoy today's episode, please consider leaving a good review and sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media so that we hear you and know to keep going!2022-08-0145 minClick-MatesFlying Solo Off The RailsIn this installment, George hosts solo in order to keep the lights on while Sam is on a birthday vacation adventure. Starting off with discussing Urban Legends and other scary beings that go bump in the night, George quickly gets further and further off track until he forgets where the track is. Topics touched on include: The return of Toys-R-Us, how technology might become a cage in the future, and the merits of getting out and living your life to the fullest, taking in all the world has to offer. Hopefully, this episode was enough to whet...2022-07-211h 02Click-Mates10th Episode Special From St. Augustine, FloridaOn this milestone episode for Click-Mates, Sam and George come to you from a hotel room in St. Augustine, Florida on vacation! The two interview each other, so that you may get to know them better. Topics in this episode include Thor: Love and Thunder, history, moral quandaries, and Dungeons and Dragons. CLICK-MATES is currently made by George and Sam in their free time with no sponsors and no marketing to spread the word. So, if you enjoy today's episode, please consider leaving a good review and sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media s...2022-07-191h 04Click-MatesLiving With Mental Illness: An InterviewIn this episode, Sam and George sit with Sam's dad, David, at his house and get to know him better. Quite a fascinating man who's led quite a life, David has plenty of stories and some direct input on mental illness, as a fighter of it himself. Want to get to know him? Give this episode a listen!CLICK-MATES is currently made by George and Sam in their free time with no sponsors and no marketing to spread the word. So, if you enjoy today's episode, please consider leaving a good review and sharing the podcast with...2022-07-0950 minClick-MatesWe Interview Brad Matos And Then Chaos EnsuesIn today's episode, the duo invites Brad Matos, AKA soulsded. onto the show! A creative, musical type, Brad certainly makes for an entertaining guest. Discussions today include guessing if a light novel title is real or made up, ordering Taco Bell, and the pioneering manga Berserk. Check out soulsded's new YouTube channel, and check out our socials too! We are mostly active on Instagram and TikTok. CLICK-MATES is currently made by George and Sam in their free time with no sponsors and no marketing to spread the word. So, if you enjoy today's episode, please con...2022-07-011h 07Click-MatesStranger Things And The Ideal TV ShowEpisode 7 follows Sam, George, and Hanah on a movie and TV-fueled discussion about thoughts on Stranger Things 4, bad horror movies, and what our ideal TV show is. If you love movies and Stranger Things, this is the episode for you.CLICK-MATES is currently made by George and Sam in their free time with no sponsors and no marketing to spread the word. So, if you enjoy today's episode, please consider leaving a good review and sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media so that we hear you and know to keep going!...2022-06-2258 minClick-MatesTake Me to CHVRCH(es)The terrific trio records from a hotel room in Orlando, Florida in the aftermath of a CHVRCHES concert at Disney Springs. Funny enough, CHVURCHES gets the gang in the mood to talk about churches, and more specifically, everyone's personal views on Christianity and organized religion as a whole.Other topics include gullibility, past concert experiences, and the results of the Johnny Depp x Amber Heard lawsuit (hint, Johnny won).CLICK-MATES is currently made by George and Sam in their free time with no sponsors and no marketing to spread the word. So, if you enjoy...2022-06-0651 minClick-MatesChipmunks, Cartoons, & GamesIn today's episode, the boys gush about the new Chip n' Dale movie, take a look at classic animation and the underappreciated work of Max Fleischer, and look back at the first time they were "wowed" by a video game. CLICK-MATES is currently made by George and Sam in their free time with no sponsors and no marketing to spread the word. So, if you enjoy today's episode, please consider leaving a good review and sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media so that we hear you and know to keep going!2022-05-3056 minClick-MatesKendrick Lamar Returns; Remembering RedboxThis week, special guest Jarick joins the show! The gang talks about the good ol' days of video and video game rentals and shares some of their early experiences with video games. Following is a discussion about everyone's thoughts on the new Kendrick Lamar album Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers, which prompts the three friends to reflect on their high school years. CLICK-MATES is currently made by George and Sam in their free time with no sponsors and no marketing to spread the word. So, if you enjoy today's episode, please consider leaving a...2022-05-201h 28Click-MatesWhy do people hate Florida so much?Hannah joins George and Sam once again to have a riveting discussion in defense of The Sunshine State. So, tag along dear listener as we divulge into numerous tangents, maybe we should rename this The Getting Off Track Cast. Check out the Instagram account @the_click_mates and TikTok @theclickmates. Please give us a 5-star rating on your podcast host of choice if you enjoyed it, and let us know what you would like to hear us talk about next time!2022-05-131h 21Click-MatesJohnny Depp x My ImmortalThis week, Sam's girlfriend Hannah joins the discussion!Speaking on a backyard patio late at night, the gang has various talks ranging from the potential fallout of the Johnny Depp defamation lawsuit to the background of popular internet projects The Backrooms and The SCP Foundation. George also introduces Sam and Hannah to My Immortal: a fanfiction regarded as one of the worst (and comically gut-busting) ever made. It is also revealed which state in the union the three call home. All these discussions and more take place in episode 2, so get comfy and get ready...2022-05-051h 01Click-MatesDawn of the MatesHosts George and Sam embark on a delightful adventure to bring joy and merriment to the masses. On this inaugural episode of CLICK-MATES, George tasks Sam with guessing the top 10 bestselling video games of the 21st century, with Sam more times than not getting it completely wrong. The boys also have a discussion about Moon Knight, Marvel's newest hit Disney+ show. Tune in every week to listen to more stories, more jokes, and have a few more laughs along with George and Sam. If you enjoyed today's episode, please consider leaving a 5-star review and sharing us wi...2022-04-2356 min