Episode 36: Half Baked (Stoner Movie September)

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For the second movie of #StonerMovieSeptember we talk about the gateway film of stoner movies “Half Baked” We’re joined on this episode by Casey who has always loved this movie and who also  has a magnificent beard. In tribute to our buddies at TADPOG and to the movie itself we all try an Abba Zabba bar for the first time. Come check it out! Abracadabra yo!

 

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Episode 35: Dude Where’s My Car (#StonerMovieSeptember)

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It’s the first episode of #StonerMovieSeptember and we are kicking things off with a BANG! Kyle and Ryan discuss the 2000 movie “Dude Wheres My Car?” things get heated quickly and don’t ever really stop as they discuss the merits of a terrible movie and if it has any place in the universe or should it it be blasted from existence with “The Continuum Transfunctioner”?

Like most things stoner related it’s starts harsh but we have a feeling #StonerMovieSeptember will start to mellow out

Bonus Round: America’s Funniest Videos

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Hello America! This is you! Join us this week as we discuss the various hosts from all the seasons of America’s Funniest Videos. We talk about watching it as a kid and the format itself which is being eclipsed by YouTube. Got a different opinion than us? Write us and let us know!

Side Quest: The DrunkCast

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In this episode we were supposed to talk about “Star Wars: Knights of the old Republic”. Instead we got really drunk and rambled about a lot of things and also had a penis and vagina drawing contest too, this is a weird and hopefully fun episode. Be sure to watch the YouTube video to see the drawings of penis and vagina.

Bonus Round: Kung Fury

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This Bonus round is focused on discussing the short film 80’s Kung Fu parody, “Kung Fury” this is a difficult episode solely because the movie is so condensed and we attempt to condense it down even further into 10 minutes or less! Come listen in and remember not to “Hassle the Hoff.”

 

Episode 34: Kung Fu Hustle

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This episode is all about the 2004 comedy/action movie “Kung Fu Hustle” starring Steven Chow in front of and behind the camera. Since this is a Kung Fu movie we are joined again on this episode by Ryan’s lovely wife Laura, who shares her thoughts on this movie and the special place it has in the hearts of both her and Ryan.

Bonus Round: Vice Principals

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We’re talking about HBO’s “Vice Principals” starring Danny McBride & Walton Goggins, this week. We talk about some of the things we like or don’t like and try and help you make a decision on if you should watch it or not.

 

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Episode 33: GenCon 2016 & Boardgames

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This episode is all about board games and Ryans 4 day trip to GenCon 2016 the largest tabletop board game convention in North America.

Bonus Round: Stranger Things

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Hi Everyone and welcome to a brand new weekly segment we’re going to attempt here called “Bonus Round” the purpose of this segment is to try and give you everything you love about Experience Grind condensed down into 10 minutes or less!

For our first episode we discuss the new Netflix Original sci-fi thriller, “Stranger Things”. These episodes are also completely spoiler free so enjoy them with no worries!

Theme Song for Bonus Round contains parts of: “Digital Driveshaft”  by csx42gaming

Episode 30: Bloodborne

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This week we take a dive into the world of Bloodborne, the cousin to the Dark Souls series as we get down and dirty with our Lovecraftian selves. Join us as we sit down and discuss this game and its many weird intricacies with Nathan, frequent guest and good friend of the show. We talk about weird enemies, big bosses and things with tentacles where their faces should be.

 

Do you have a recommendation for a game we should play? You should write us and tell us about it at experiencegrindpodcast@gmail.com.

Episode 29: The Brothers Bloom

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Join us this week as we revisit Rian Johnson’s intimately quirky indie film The Brothers Bloom – an underrated and overlooked heist caper starring Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo Rachel Weisz and Rinko Kikuchi. We also delve into some of our other favorite heist movies and what exactly makes them so great!

As always, comment below and let us know what you thought! Now that we’re into Phase Two of the podcast, there’s a strong chance that if you recommend an episode, we will cover it – so please get in your suggestions! We’d love to hear them!

Side Quest: Lil BUB’s Hello Earth with special guests Lil Bub and Mike!

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We have a VERY special episode this week for all of you! We are honored to be joined by the famous meme cat Lil’ Bub and her owner Mike. We talk about everything you could want to know about Lil’ Bub, her rise to internet fame and more! Most importantly we discuss their upcoming Kickstarter project, Lil’ Bub’s Hello Earth, a 2D side-scrolling shoot ’em up/platformer that is sure to not only delight fans of Lil’ Bub, but fans of retro-gaming as well. We hope you will enjoy this week’s episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!

Find lil Bub here:

http://lilbub.com/

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iamlilbub/lil-bubs-hello-earth-a-retro-8-bit-mobile-video-ga

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Episode 28: NIER

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From its uniquely twisted art and character designs to its surprisingly engrossing and complex narrative – NIER is the definitive hidden gem and is our topic for this week’s episode. Join us as we delve into the weirdness that is NIER, one of our favorite RPG experiences from the 360/PS3 generation!

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Episode 27: Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic

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In this episode we talk about Bioware’s classic RPG, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic for the Xbox and PC – or as it’s often referred to: KOTOR! We break down Ryan’s first ever playthrough of the game and dive into the nitty-gritty about his likes and dislikes. Can this twelve year old game still make an impression on him and just what made it so universally endearing to Star Wars fans in 2003?

We also spend the first part of our show discussing the recent E3 reveals and surprises, along with what games looked interesting. Stick around to the very end of the episode where we also spend time covering Kyle’s latest obsession, Final Fantasy XIV.

 

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http://www.tadpog.com/

 

 

Side Quest: Mother’s Day 2.0

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Happy Mother’s Day 2.0! Join us as we finish our series: “Mom’s Favorite Movies”. For the second half we are joined by Ryan’s mom, Pam, to discuss her 3 favorite movies: 16 Candles, Dawn of the Dead & Animal House.

We also get an interesting story about Ryan’s days in high school.

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Episode 26: ICO

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In this episode we discuss the much loved, cult favorite PS2 game, ICO! And just in case you didn’t know, ICO is a tie-in to one of Kyle’s favorite games, Shadows of the Colossus (side note: if you haven’t done so already, you should check that episode out RIGHT NOW!) We discuss this revolutionary 3d platformer/puzzle game and have a long debate over the breathtaking scale, isolated beauty, and contentious game mechanics. Does this game still hold up in current year? Is it one of the defining games of its generation? When is The Last Guardian coming out!?!? Find out the answer to most of these questions as we scale countless platforms, traverse precarious ledges, and rescue the damsel in distress in this week’s episode of Experience Grind!

 

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Episode 25: Captain America: Civil War

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Welcome back Grinders and thanks for tuning in! In this episode Kyle and Ryan offer their opinions and criticisms of Captain America: Civil War. It is a fully fleshed-out review brimming with spoilers, so if you haven’t seen the movie yet and don’t want to be spoiled than you might want to hold off. We break down the themes interwoven into the story as well as discussing the future possibilities of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So check out the episode and ‘holla’ back at us on one of our many social outlets!

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Side Quest: Mothers Day Pt.1 (Kyle’s Mom’s Favorite Movies)

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In celebration of Mother’s Day, we had a special guest on the podcast – Kyle’s mom! She was a bit nervous but did well for her first time on a podcast while discussing 3 of her favorite movies with us. This is part 1 of 2 as Ryan’s mom will be joining us in the very near future, so be on the lookout for that episode!

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Side Quest: Marvel Cinematic Universe Primer Pt.2

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Pt. 2
Movies discussed in this episode:

PHASE TWO
Iron Man 3
Thor: The Dark World
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Guardians of the Galaxy
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Ant-Man

Side Quest: Marvel Cinematic Universe Primer Pt.1

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In anticipation of the release of “Captain America: Civil War” Kyle & Ryan do their best to give an overview of every movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe up to this point. In total, there are 12 movies currently in this universe, so they tried to make it easy for people to catch-up. Expect an overview of each movie as well as an idea of what may happen in future films, the location of current Infinity Stones, and what movies in the MCU are worth re-watching.

Movies discussed in this episode:

PHASE ONE
Iron Man
The Incredible Hulk
Iron Man 2
Thor
Captain America: The First Avenger
Marvel’s The Avengers