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Health Bar Half FullIs Games Coverage Dead?We talk about the slow death of classic games media—Giant Bomb, Polygon, 1UP, and what comes after. Are we witnessing the end of thoughtful game coverage, or just a new era being born?💲Keep the Lights On and Feed My Children (if they're good): https://ko-fi.com/RandyFluharty💬 Join the DISCORD early so I remember you when I'm famous: https://tinyurl.com/Randy-Discord🔔 SUBSCRIBE while you can still say you "discovered" me.🎵 Theme music by Evan VathCheck out his Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kEeCskXRX5hURlyNexS8l?si=N5efDMKjSY6-wqE9kzz0dA&pi=fMQTYu2ZQ3aO1&nd=1&dlsi=af5697...2025-05-101h 33Health Bar Half FullThe Silver Lining of Overpriced GamesGames are getting more expensive—but is there an upside? In this episode, we talk about the price of modern gaming, why Nintendo and others can charge more, and what that actually means for us as players. Adam also tells us about living in Laos, and Randy gives an update on his content creation and male pattern baldness.💲Keep the Lights On and Feed My Children (if they're good): https://ko-fi.com/RandyFluharty💬 Join the DISCORD early so I remember you when I'm famous: https://tinyurl.com/Randy-Discord🔔 SUBSCRIBE while you can still say you "discovered" me.🎵 Theme music by Evan VathCh...2025-04-261h 26Health Bar Half FullCan I Stay Positive Without Lying to Myself (or You)?What happens when the host of a gaming positivity podcast… isn’t feeling very positive? In this episode, Randy wrestles with the challenge of staying hopeful when times are tough—without slipping into denial or toxic optimism. It's a real, honest look at trying to keep the health bar half full, even when it feels like it's flashing red.💲Keep the Lights On and Feed My Children (if they're good): https://ko-fi.com/RandyFluharty💬 Join the DISCORD early so I remember you when I'm famous: https://tinyurl.com/Randy-Discord🔔 SUBSCRIBE while you can still say you "discovered" me.🎵 Theme music by Evan Vath...2025-04-1128 minHealth Bar Half Full9 - Remakes & Remasters: Good or Bad?Are remakes and remasters good for games, or are they a sign of creative stagnation? In this episode of Health Bar Half Full, we dig into the pros, cons, and business realities behind the flood of remade and re-released games.We talk about which updates work, which don’t, and how they impact everything from player expectations to studio layoffs. Plus, we open with some recent gaming news and industry chatter.Let us know in the comments: What’s your favorite remake or remaster—and which one should’ve stayed buried?💲Keep the Lights On and Feed My Children (if they're...2025-03-281h 31Health Bar Half Full8 - What makes a game company "good" or "bad"?Some game studios are beloved, others are notorious—but what actually makes a game company "good" or "bad"? In this episode, we debate where major studios stand and what separates a great developer from a greedy one.🔗 Links & Shoutouts:Subscribe to Randy's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/RandyFluhartySubscribe to Adam’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/AdamMcDermottRandy’s Discord: https://tinyurl.com/Randy-Discord🎵 Theme music by Evan VathCheck out his Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kEeCskXRX5hURlyNexS8l?si=N5efDMKjSY6-wqE9kzz0dA&pi=fMQTYu2ZQ3aO1&nd=1&dlsi=af56979534f6441d👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, sub...2025-03-141h 28Health Bar Half Full7 - Can You Game as a Parent?Randy goes solo and talks about his struggles with finding time to play games while parenting.Subscribe to Adam’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/AdamMcDermottRandy’s Discord: https://tinyurl.com/Randy-DiscordWishlist Randy’s game In Corporeal: https://tinyurl.com/In-Corporeal🎵 Theme music by Evan VathCheck out his Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kEeC...👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share—it really helps the channel grow!2025-02-281h 00Health Bar Half Full6 - Optimism About AI, Layoffs, GTA VI, Switch 2, Ubisoft, and MoreWe catch ourselves up on the news and look at the bright side (as best we can). We go deep on the ongoing game industry layoffs, AI's role in game development, how Grand Theft Auto VI might change things up, and much more!🔗 Links & Shoutouts:Subscribe to Adam’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/AdamMcDermottRandy’s Discord: https://tinyurl.com/Randy-DiscordWishlist Randy’s game In Corporeal: https://tinyurl.com/In-Corporeal🎵 Theme music by Evan VathCheck out his Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kEeC...👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share—it really helps the channel grow!2025-02-141h 40
Outside the Echo ChamberOutside the Echo Chamber: February 12, 20252025 Outside the Echo Chamber Episode 1As the legislative session begins, we speak with leadership about what people in West Virginia can expect over the next two months, and ask if anyone has been able to figure out just how much revenue there really is.Special Guests: House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, Senate President Randy Smith, and Delegate Shawn Fluharty2025-02-1244 minHealth Bar Half Full5 - Why the PS1 Hit Different (And Still Does)
It's a PS1 Love Fest! "Micro$oft CEO" Adam McDermott and "President of Nintendo" Randy Fluharty gush over their competitor's inaugural console, reminisce about their memories of it, discuss why the PS1 introduced a cultural shift in games, and geek out over their favorite PS1 games. We're old!
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Subscribe to Adam’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/adammcdermott
Join Randy’s Discord: https://tinyurl.com/Randy-Discord
Wishlist Randy’s game In Corporeal: https://tinyurl.com/In-Corporeal
🎵 Theme music by Evan VathCheck out his Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kEeCskXRX5hURlyNexS8l?si=N5efDMKjSY6-wqE9kzz0dA&pi=fMQTYu...2025-01-311h 36Health Bar Half Full4 - Our Most Anticipated 2025 Games & Adam's Hostile Micro$oft CEO Takeover
We're kicking off 2025 on a positive note by getting "excited" (as excited as two laid-back dudes can get) about the games coming out this year! We dive into what makes these games so intriguing—whether it's their predecessors, their reputation, or pure nostalgia. Of course, we can't help but get briefly distracted by the thought of Adam taking over as M(onopoly)icro$oft CEO.
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Subscribe to Adam’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamMcDermott
Join Randy’s Discord: https://tinyurl.com/Randy-Discord
Follow Randy on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/randyfluharty.bsky.social
Wishlist Randy’s game In C...2025-01-161h 14Health Bar Half Full3 - Fell in a sewer; still liked 2024
Randy and Adam reminisce about their respective 2024s and talk about what they'd like to do in 2025. Somehow, they're able to remain positive.
🔗 Links & Shoutouts:
Subscribe to Adam’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/adammcdermott
Follow Randy on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/randyfluharty.bsky.social
Join Randy’s Discord: https://tinyurl.com/Randy-Discord
Wishlist Randy’s game In Corporeal: https://tinyurl.com/In-Corporeal
🎵 Theme music by Evan Vath
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2025-01-031h 28Health Bar Half Full2 - In Defense of The Game Awards (and 2024 Review)Randy and Adam defend what The Game Awards does for the gaming community, and then take an exhaustive look at everything announced before discussing some of the awards themselves.
Theme song by Evan Vath.2024-12-192h 12Health Bar Half Full1 - Elden Ring and The Game Awards hypeRandy and Adam gush over Elden Ring and get hyped for The Game Awards.2024-12-051h 26
The Legislature TodayState Lawmakers Talk Crime And Punishment Legislation
On this episode of The Legislature Today, bills about crime and punishment come before the West Virginia Legislature every year. Often, they adjust punishment or even establish a new section of the state’s criminal code. Randy Yohe spoke with Del. Shawn Fluharty, D-Ohio, and Sen. Mike Stuart, R-Kanawha, and a former U.S. attorney.
Also, in the Senate, the chamber approved seven bills and sent them to the House. The body also advanced more than 20 other bills.
In the House, seven bills on third reading were sent to the Senate. The controversial House Bill 5243, so...2024-02-1200 min
Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn BallGreat Vacations Include Hiking Adventures for Beth and Randy FluhartyBeth and Randy Fluharty are active hikers so taking a vacation usually includes some hiking adventures. They talk to us about why you should consider taking a hiking vacation and discuss various ways to go about it and what advantages and disadvantages might look like. Is it better to participate in an all-inclusive package or do a self-guided tour? Find out what to look for in picking a touring company and whether the tour matches your personal hiking level. Beth and Randy are a wealth of info on hiking vacations and you'll be ready to grab your backpack and...2018-10-0648 min
Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn BallGo On a Hike in Nature With The Carolina Mountain Club!Randy Fluharty, president of the Carolina Mountain Club in Western North Carolina, along with members Elaine Tennen and Carroll Koepplinger, loves to hike. There is so much to know about the physical, mental health and spiritual aspects of taking a good hike, and they explain why a good hike is good for us, where to go, what to wear and how to get going.Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler. 2018-02-1647 min