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It’s the worst RPG Party, yet the best podcast trio. Mike’s a musician, Shanda’s a drag performer and Mason’s a tattoo artist. The Big Boys’ quest isn’t about slaying dragons - it’s about talking the best in anime and video games. Join our party.
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Mike's too deep into Fire Emblem and Shanda is just helping him through it. Also chat Junji Ito: Maniac. Also sorry for the mic distortion, my mic gain was too high whoops
Soul Hackers 2. Love & Pop. One Piece Odyssey. The Last Of Us. I have run out of creative steam for tonight with captions sorry.
Mike gushes about his hometown and gets completely stereotyped, Shanda beats a game that he vows to never play another in the franchise and surprises us all with an impulsive game purchase.
Well the title says it all, yeah? Mike talks his new PS5 and Pokemon Violet, Shanda is playing Bayonetta 3 and has a lot to say about Sports Story!
Just tilted over the new Pokemon games. Rant galore, unhinged stuff. Also Chainsaw Man rules.
Hey! So due to scheduling conflicts we had to take a few weeks off! Here is an episode we recorded in November when Mike was in Toronto just about to start tour. It wasn't released due to audio quality problems, but after some careful editing it's gotten to a reasonable point. The boys talk Scarlet and Violet! Let's goooo!
Clickbaity title? Listen and decide! We're still One Piece pilled and we watched film Z and talked about it. Shanda played a game and was extremely let down and Mike can't cook.Get bonus content on Patreon
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OG Big Boys are back as we talk One Piece Film Red. Shanda filmed Mike being caught red handed at his most unhinged and Mike talks about how his travel is messing up his gaming.Get bonus content on Patreon
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Shanda has gone on a ROM downloading spree (totally legal if you're reading this don't worry) and it's unlocked a conversation of us going down memory lane with niche games that we don't know if anyone else played. Mason has turned a new leaf and is stoked for Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, and Mike has had a change of heart on Triangle Strategy.Get bonus content on Patreon
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Chainsaw Man has FINALLY arrived. We talk the first episode, the future of the series, and just how it may effect how people produce anime moving forward. Mason hasn't slept in a week because he's playing Grounded, Mike has somehow stayed awake playing Triangle Strategy, and Shanda explains what the West End really is.Get bonus content on Patreon
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Video game movies....are good? We talk the Mario movie trailer which leads us to the big topic at hand - are blockbuster video game movies getting good? Mike discusses his unhinged coffee habits, and Shanda is dumbfounded the Mason JUST watched Pokemon Origins. We also chat the upcoming Pokemon Scarlet / Violet release!Get bonus content on Patreon
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The boys mean BUSINESS as Mike comes off the top with Trails from Zero info. Mason's back from Calgary with a modern take on nostalgic memories with Spider Heck, as well as a newfound love of Grounded. Shanda is gearing up for spooky szn by getting into horror anime!Get bonus content on Patreon
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Deathloop is on Game Pass, Trails from Zero is out in 2 days. Mike is at a fever pitch. Mason's buying out a theatre to have a private One Piece screening and Shanda is watching this all unfold before his very eyes.Get bonus content on Patreon
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You read the title and baby here we are! What did we get up to this summer? Mike watched Sonny Boy and Ranking of Kings, Shanda played some Mario Kart and Mason had an unhinged middle school summer but recently got into Splatoon 3. Also, there was a Nintendo Direct which was definitely worth recapping.
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We found some phoenix downs and brought Mason back to life! We catch up with him as we discuss One Piece, the TMNT sidescroller game and mainly just dunk on how bad the Playstation game pass is.Get bonus content on Patreon
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Mike and Shanda are busy boys but we have the rare occasion where Shanda has found more time to game than Mike, as he talks about his love affair with retro beat em ups with the new TMNT game. We also chat The Boys, media literacy, cool breweries and uncool city centers.Get bonus content on Patreon
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Just the OG BB's today! Mike and Shanda break down the Xbox/Bethesda game show, and they talk about their recent TV binges, Severance and The Boys, respectively.Get bonus content on Patreon
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Mr 50k himself Josh Custodio (@j0shc) joins Mike and Shanda as we recap the Playstation State of Play, as well as diving into the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer!Get bonus content on Patreon
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The boys are back after a week off due to busy lives! Shanda watched Spy x Family, Mike has maybe finally kicked the Elden Ring hangover, and Mason has a new tattoo!Get bonus content on Patreon
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It's no secret, we're old. We answer a fan asked question, and something that is ever so pressing as we grow older - how do we find time to play games as we live our adult lives? Shanda watched Vatican Miracle Examiner and Mike talks his Elden Ring re-spec.Get bonus content on Patreon
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Where the Bat Boys Game! Mike and Shanda unknowingly watched The Batman and Mike has a hot take - it's the Yakuza spinoff game Judgment. Mike and Shanda also knowingly watched Bubble and we run that down. Mason also warped back to 2006 and picked up Switch Sports. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Mike's accepted his midlife crisis is watching Gundam so the boys tag along and talk Bubblegum Crisis! We also chat hobbies, language and Mason dabbles a little bit into VR! Get bonus content on Patreon
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It's been a long week so it's nice to unwind with a nice convo with the boys! Mike has Elden Ring relapsed, Shanda is back from Seattle and Mason passes a long an extremely hot streaming tip Get bonus content on Patreon
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Off to a hot start today as we talk Hikaru Utada at Coachella and the Halo TV show on Paramount Plus. Shanda got gamepass and is playing Tunic but is still putting off Elden Ring??? Get bonus content on Patreon
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We are absolutely unhinged this week because we woke up to news of Kingdom Hearts 4 being announced. Mason has thoughts on Weird West, Mike has thoughts on Tunic and Shanda has thoughts on the 5th greatest export of Quebec. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Okay okay I swear this is finally the last time we dedicate some time to Elden Ring but holy hell what a game!!! Mason has high praise for Tunic and Shanda has changed his tune on One Piece Get bonus content on Patreon
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Mike and Mason take a break from Elden Ring to join Shanda in talking about the latest and greatest in upcoming anime! Also, Mike talks Drive My Car and the boys get into the print by talking their favourite Murakami novels. Get bonus content on Patreon
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We're joined by friend of the pod and Soulsborne expert Josh Custodio (@j0shc) as we dive even further into the world of Elden Ring. We also chat Triangle Strategy, the Nier series, Wrestle Quest and honestly a ton of other games. Check it out! Get bonus content on Patreon
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More of a casual chatty episode this week! The boys talk abut their reluctance to get into Triangle Strategy, Mike gets confused about the Star Wars universe, Shanda saw Jackass, Mason is an absolute Elden Ring fiend. Get bonus content on Patreon
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It is finally time! Elden Ring has dropped, Mason feels right at home, Mike is playing his first soulsborne and Shanda is question all of our sanity. We also chat Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and Mason recaps his time with Horizon: Forbidden West! Get bonus content on Patreon
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The trio is back as Shanda stalks Mike in public the day of recording! Mason has finally played Undertale, and we chat Horizon: Forbidden West and the Shenmue anime! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Fresh off Call Me Mother Season 1, we sit down with Queen Valerie Hunt herself to deep dive into Pokemon Legends: Arceus, as well as her history of being an avid gamer! Get bonus content on Patreon
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What begins as a look in this season's hot new slice of life anime ends up becoming a deeper dive on cultural examination in how things are expressed in media. Bit unexpected but hey here we are! Mason's finished God of War and Mike reveals his status as a sugar baby. Get bonus content on Patreon
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It's finally here - Pokemon Legends: Arceus! Mike and Shanda dive straight in with their impressions playing from day one, while Mason remains skeptical. Also, has Mike been Gundam-pilled? Get bonus content on Patreon
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Pinch us, we're dreaming! We are SO excited to sit down and chat with creator of Inscryption Daniel Mullins, and star of Inscryption, Kevin Saxby! I swear we didn't trap them in a cabin in the woods to do this! We chat the game itself, inspirations, pop culture and just all around have a grand ol' time.
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We made it to season 3! The boys are proud to be joined by permanent new big boy, Mason! We dive into Inscryption in preparation for next week, where we'll be interviewing creator Daniel Mullins and. star of the game, Kevin Saxby! Get bonus content on Patreon
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An absolute star-studded lineup as we sit down with fashion designer Evan Clayton, drag artist/twitch streamer Jo Durée, Hollywood Suite's Cameron Maitland and drag artist Amy Grindhouse to talk the year of 2021 in anime and video games! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Our annual holiday tradition continues! Mike and Shanda take a break from video games and anime and talk about the music they loved throughout the year. Get bonus content on Patreon
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We wrap up the year in anime and video games! Mike and Shanda name their favourite anime and video game of the year, and discuss what there is to look forward to in 2022! Get bonus content on Patreon
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We've had a long week and we're both sleepy babies but that doesn't stop the Big Boys from getting after it. Winter 2022 preview! Game Awards rundown! Mike forgot to do an intro! It's all here!!! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Beatles, Bebop, Big Boys and... Chrono Cross. We're back for another week! Mike has watched more Cowboy Bebop and a conclusion is drawn on the live action series. SPOILERS AT 18:50 BUT ALSO WITH COMMERCIALS IT MIGHT BE DIFFERENT SORRY. There's a warning, it's cool. We also discuss the Another Eden x Chrono Cross collab "Complex Dream", which feels like a remaster bait and switch. Also! More Beatles doc, Bladerunner anime and Lost Judgement! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Shanda completed the homework and finished Netflix's Cowboy Bebop, Mike only finished a bit so we get two differing takes which leads to great conversation! Mike also is obsessed with Halo Infinite and finished Backbone, a noir detective game that takes place in Vancouver. Also, we talk the new Beatles doc and Mike attempts his John Lennon impression a few times. Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys pick their choices of all 30 (?!) categories at the Game Awards! We also discuss live action anime adaptations (Cowboy Bebop, One Piece) and Mike definitely learns he needs to proof read everything before making loud declarations and derailing the conversation. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Mike is back from Ontario and he has tour stories to tell! We catch up on the last few weeks of life in video games and anime, as well as discussion games for a work/life balance and what truly defines an open world game, and how that relates to the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Arceus Get bonus content on Patreon
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Producer Alexi steps into the guest chair for today's episode where she talks about her obsession with The Sims franchise. We talk expansions, playing types, mods and some of the uh, riskier stuff about the series. Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys are joined by the infinitely hilarious Chris Griffin in a back to basics episode - Mike and Shanda bonded through their love of video games, anime and wrestling, so why shouldn't we do that with others? Chris recaps his love of video games and wrestli.ng, most notably fond memories of the legendary Ultimate Warrior.
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We take to the streets (social media) and ask the people what they'd like to know about us, video games, anime, and just sorta life in general! Dating red flags, a freaky friday entertainment swap and more! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Hello! We're back in the studio with Mason and our producer Alexi to discuss a topic that has been swirling around for weeks - what has Anime's impact been on western media, and culture in general? From 90s classics to modern takes, we discuss it all. We also do a quick video game catchup, talk Squid Game and discover UBC has anime studies as an actual university course. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Star Wars anime??? Is this some kind of fever dream??? And it's actually good?!?!?! We dive into Star Wars Visions on Disney Plus, break down and rank our top 3 episodes, and guess what, it's all pretty dang good! Also we talk white girl fall and a bit of Squid Game. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Mike has gone fully unhinged and is playing Kuro No Kiseki, a text heavy JRPG, and latest entry in the Trails series, using translation software. Shanda reports back on The Witcher animated movie and the big boys discuss getting back on stage, sketchy border crossings and how Mike sucks at talking to authority. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Nintendo set us up with a bright next few months with N64 Online and much more from the direct, so we dive into all of that. Shanda has been loving Eastward and Mike finally played a live show. Also, we discuss the Cowboy Bebop live action teaser and talk about how Sonic would be totally unhinged as a VR game. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Mike has become fully Game Pass pilled after owning an Xbox Series S for a week, however he played Twelve Minutes based on the promise of the worst plot twist in gaming history and oh boy did it ever deliver. Shanda is pumped for the new Sword Art Online movie and we debate the merits of the franchise as a whole. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Big big week for Mike and video games. Tales of Arise dropped, he got an Xbox Series S, and while not gaming related, Maisie has become a star track athlete. Shanda is back from Nova Scotia but unfortunately he must report that an anime he was really into is actually insanely unhinged and bad. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Buzzing at the aftermath of All Out, the big boys hop on a coast to coast call to discuss all things anime and video games! Shanda has a cousin who's better than him at Mario Odyssey and Mike does a deep dive into the various methods he will play Kuro no Kiseki. Also! Fall 2021 Preview for anime with HILARIOUSLY horny shows. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Sleepy week in big boys camp as we discuss Shanda approaching Water 7 the One PIece manga, as well as Shanda potentially becoming a tactics guy??? Mike gushes over the new Killers record and the boys talk about Link Click, another allegedly underrated series. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Shanda comes at us live from the Maritimes as we unpack the finale to the Evangelion rebuild movies, and oh baby is there a lot of unpacking to do. Major spoilers for the film in this episode, duh. We also briefly touch on Star Wars: Visions and the Pokemon Direct! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Mason is back and we're live in the studio to talk the latest and greatest in video games and anime! We recap Nintendo's indie world presentation, Mike freaks out over Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Shanda gets after it with Boyfriend Dungeon and Mason takes us down memory lane with the Retroid. Mike's also reached Water 7 in One Piece so we get all into that and Mason drops and nostalgic surprise on us. Also, the intro segment is totally unhinged so have fun!! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Shanda takes an introspective dive into one of the bigger "anime" studios in North America, as we explore the catalogue of Powerhouse Studios. We also wrap up the finals of our long and illustrious Big Boys Best N64 Bracket tournament! Who comes out on top, Link or Banjo? Zelda or Kazooie? Ganondorf or Gruntilda????? Also, apologies for the weird spots for the commercial breaks. Definitely mistimed it because we were so stoked on our talking!!! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Shanda's in the throes of Pride Week and Mike is still living on Island Time. What else is new hey? Ace Attorney talks and a real sneaky way of enjoying NEO: The World Ends With You. We also talk pick the finals for our best N64 game tournament! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Holy cow we've hit 100 episodes!!! AND!!! It's our first birthday wowowowow!!! Crazy how timing works!! Anyways we have another tough round as we advance the N64 tournament bracket. We also reminisce a bunch on the year of podcasting that was. It's really cute I swear!! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Tensions are high as the first round of our Best N64 Game bracket comes to a close! Who makes it through, any upsets?? We argue a lot about Perfect Dark and Majora's Mask so it's a good one. Also! Mike has discovered and binged an incredible anime called Odd Taxi. Listen to him gush about it and watch it yourself!! Get bonus content on Patreon
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It's TOURNAMENT TIME! In the countdown to our 100th episode / 1 year anniversary show, we have decided to hold a tournament to decide the best N64 game. We make the bracket on-air and argue which games should go in and which get excluded and oh boy it's a doozy. Mike has also used the 3 episode rule on Tokyo Revengers and Shanda has taken the plunge into Jojo's Bizarre Adventure season 2. Get bonus content on Patreon
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We've binged Godzilla Singular Point and oh baby we have thoughts. First however, we discuss why neither of us have picked up the highly anticipated Mario Golf (hint: it's too damn expensive!). Mike talks about his trials and tribulations getting his girlfriends birthday present, and Shanda has another addition for the Summer of Sleuth! Get bonus content on Patreon
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We're back recording in person!!! Not only that we have access to a huge fancy studio to record in!! Okay so other than that we're joined once again by the wonderful Mason (@catchnkill) to run through the world of One Piece, but Shanda throws us all a curveball! We also discuss the teaser for the upcoming Chainsaw Man anime and Mike gushes over the Falcom game announcement/concert (?) that happened on Thursday. Get bonus content on Patreon
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It's feeling a bit slow in the world of professional wrestling. AEW is on weekends, and WWE is spinning their tires until live crowds, so we turn to NXT! Tuesday's show was great and it feels like there's something in the water with a bunch of the newer acts popping up. We list our Top 5 each NXT roster members/acts to watch, and it all seems very promising! Also Mike is very much wrestling with getting an Xbox Series S and it's truly an inner battle. Get bonus content on Patreon
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We had a rigid structure to recap E3 for the first half and talk One Piece for the 2nd half, however we just got so into the E3 chat that the hour flew by! The Big Boys are joined again by Mason (@catchnkill) as we talk the highlights and lowlights of everyone's favourite summer game trade show! We also bring back our beer chat. Next week will be a big One Piece/anime chat! Woohoo! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Did you know Fozzy is a real band that actually performs lives and plays shows?? Mike finds a video of a 2018 performance and the boys dive in. We also recap NXT and preview this Sunday's (?!) Hell in a Cell PPV! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Shanda has done the work and we're gonna talk about it! Yes, we're talking LGBTQ+ representation in anime! Obviously this is quite a larger subject but we're diving in with our thoughts, observations, and takeaways from our experiences with anime. Mike also has fallen in love with manga and marathoned Chainsaw Man, and gives a fiery unhinged E3 rant off the top. Get bonus content on Patreon
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You heard us right, this ain't clickbait. We discuss the fallout of Dominion and what the future of the NJPW heavyweight scene looks like. We also chat Andrade to AEW and make our predictions for this weekend's NXT Takeover! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Big anime season, big game conference and most importantly, Big Boys! Back again this week chatting about anime coming out this season that catches our eye, as well as reminiscing on E3's past and making predictions for next weekends behemoth gaming event. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Once again quite a hectic week in pro wrestling - We break down AEW's extremely good Double or Nothing and wait what WWE did something stupid??? Yes duh we break down the big releases that have effectively shaken up the pro wrestling landscape. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Famicom Detective Club! It's a mystery game, it's a visual novel and ohhhh boyyyy it's a visual novel. We dive into the nitty gritty of the genre and what makes it work. Mike also had a hectic week including seeing John Cena in a local bar and impulse buying a PS5 and getting crippling buyers remorse. Also, it's baseball season for Shanda! Batter up because it's another episode of the Big Boys!!! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Double or Nothing is this Sunday and it looks quite good!! We make our predictions and mostly just talk shop about the business. Did you know Titus O'Neil got hired by WWE because he was Batista's neighbour? Well ya do now! Also we pulled an incredible article about Cody's promo the other week because we simply can't get enough of it. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Mason sits down with us once again to check in on our One Piece happenings and our general thoughts and feelings about our adventure into truly a behemoth of a series. There is a notable spoiler that begins at 11:40 and ends at 16:10 so please take note of that. We also discuss Dragons in pop culture, Shanda goes in HARD on Game of Thrones, SSSSSSSS Gridman and the best ways of accessibly getting into Manga. This is the last of our 3 part series on One Piece, however since this show rules and has become an integral part of our anime diet, I am sure there will be more to come! Get bonus content on Patreon
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A rare tuesday recording day means that we're gonna recap NXT! We talk our relationship with NXT and why both of us have admittedly fallen off recently. However! the show was very good so it was nice to be back. Also, this was recorded the day before Alexander Wolfe was released so if you want to contact Mike for more fortune telling, just slide him a DM. Get bonus content on Patreon
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We are back for the 2nd installment of the Straw Hat Pilgrims! After hitting the illustrious episode 44, how are the boys feeling about One Piece? We dive into the ups and downs, themes and overall excitement with the series as a whole. Shanda also is incredibly sunburnt and Mike doesn't realize his former local junior hockey backup goalie is now Captain America. Get bonus content on Patreon
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C'mon Cody why you ruining such a great episode of Dynamite? We review the AEW happenings, Nagata vs Mox, Miro vs Darby, Young Bucks vs SCU as well as preview Wrestlemania Backlash which is apparently this sunday!! Seriously Cody why are you like this. Get bonus content on Patreon
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We're finally doing it - we're tackling One Piece. We're joined by the immensely knowledgeable and talented Mason (@catchnkill) to help navigate the waters of this impossibly large and monolithic franchise. He shares stories of how he got into One Piece, as well as how living in Japan shaped his view on the franchise, and most importantly, shares us his view of why One Piece is truly the giant that it is. Get bonus content on Patreon
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A big week in wrestling to catch up on as we discuss Daniel Bryan's contract status, the Wrestling Dontaku NJPW shows, including their COVID outbreak, and finally, the big Blood & Guts match from AEW Dynamite. We also reminisce about youthful times at local bars and Mike tells an embarrassing story about almost getting kicked out of the Blarney Stone. Get bonus content on Patreon
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It's been 22 years but we can finally take pictures of Pokemon again! Join us as we venture to the Lental region to see what New Pokemon Snap has to offer. On the anime side, Shanda has taken an interest in the Netflix series Yasuke and Mike watched Howl's Moving Castle for the first time in many years. Mike also talks about a traumatic event that happened in during his run earlier that day. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Not a whole lot happening in the WWE so we take a good look at AEW as we approach Blood & Guts next week. Shanda also convinces Mike that NJPW Strong might be worth it, despite his apprehensions. We also talk the NHL moving over to TNT and dream up some NHL/AEW crossovers. Get bonus content on Patreon
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We finish up our review of the Evangelion Rebuild films with our analysis of the 3rd film, which is completely off the rails. WARNING. WE DO GO INTO SPOILERS!!! We also talk about the new Netflix show The Way of the Househusband, as Shanda debunks rumours that Mike has heard about the show. Also, Pokemon Snap is out in less than a week and we talk about the new Ace Attorney game that was announced! Get bonus content on Patreon
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On the heels of WWE doing their annual terrible spring cleaning, we speculate where many of the released stars will end up. We also do a deep dive on AEW's new stable The Factory and try to fix it to make it more palatable. Also, is NJPW booked badly??? Get bonus content on Patreon
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Wow surprise the boys are talking Evangelion again! Okay it's a bit different this time - we're talking about the Evangelion Rebuild movies, specifically the 1.0 and 2.0 movies. How do we feel? How does it compare to the CLASSIC tv show?? Also it's sunny out so Shanda talks about getting frisky wine drunk and Mike talks through his neurotic tattoo care routine. Get bonus content on Patreon
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What a week it was for the one true sport. We dive into our top 5 matches of Wrestlemania weekend. THE RESULTS MAY SURPRISE YOU!!!!!! Sorry we're trying the whole clickbait thing now lol Get bonus content on Patreon
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Okay, Dorohedoro is really good. We dive into it a bit more as Mike marathoned it in one night and Shanda is stunned. Mike also talks about ways of getting into manga as well as the giant mountain of One Piece that anime fans need to climb. Shanda has gotten obsessed with PacMan 99 and we craft what our ideal "99" game would be! Get bonus content on Patreon
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It's the Wrestlemania preview show! We recap Dynamite, talk the big happenings at Sakura Genesis and make our official Wrestlemania 37 predictions! We also talk about how many times Cesaro will spin Seth Rollins at the grandaddy of 'em all! Mike also loses his mind over synthesizers. Get bonus content on Patreon
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We assign ourselves more anime homework as we begin to tackle the absurdly bizarre Dorohedoro, as well as some very cool new ways to watch classic anime. On the video game side of things, we list our Top 5 Nintendo Switch Online games. Mike goes standard classics, Shanda goes retro deep dive. WHAT ELSE IS NEW HEY?! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Mania is just around the corner so why not review the BEST ONE EVER?!? (according to Mike). We revisit the end of the attitude era and pop on Wrestlemania 17. Rock vs Austin, TLC 2, Gimmick Battle Royale, what's not to like?? We also discuss the new IWGP Heavyweight title. Check ittttttttt! Get bonus content on Patreon
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We booked our first guest -- Charlie Kerr, actor extraordinaire and frontman for Hotel Mira! We talk all things Final Fantasy 7 - the soundtrack, our relationship with the game growing up, and the progressive messages for a game that came out in 1997. We also discuss the Clone High reboot, Manswers, the state of gaming and Star Wars (which Mike foolishly calls Darth Vader moves), and much much more! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Hahah wow that pun suckeddddd. Another week in the wrestling business, and the big news is where El Idolo himself is gonna end up! Mike says AEW, Shanda disagrees! We also talk Fast Lane, look towards Wrestlemania, a very...whelming episode of Dynamite and New Japan Cup fallout! Mike also talks about having no idea how to dress for a job interview. Get bonus content on Patreon
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So you want to get into anime and don't know where to start? We tackle the big questions - what you should start with, what you should expect and what barriers do you have to overcome? Mike has also started his first Souls-like and Shanda has finallyyyyyyyyyyyyy started Final Fantasy 7 Remake! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Fast Lane is this Sunday and we gotta say, it's been a slow time. We preview Fast Lane & Wrestlemania, talk Dynamite and rundown the New Japan Cup. Alexa Bliss vs Randy Orton, Apollo Crews' new gimmick and most importantly, discussing the incredible Britt Baker vs Thunder Rosa Light Out Match. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Spring is around the corner which means it's time to preview the next season of anime! We look at some shows that have caught our eye that will be launching in the next few months. Shanda has FINALLY beaten Hades, and Mike beat Persona 5 Strikers but he's too absorbed with something new that he almost forgot to talk about it. Other topics include Mike's high school battle of the bands trauma, wine mom's and the Trail of Cold Steel anime announcement (!!!) Get bonus content on Patreon
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THE ONE TRUE SPORT PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING! AEW Revolution and fallout, Wrestlemania season and the New Japan Cup! We do a bit of a deep dive on the state of the NXT Women's division, our thoughts on MJF's new stable, and of course, the explosion not heard around the world. Other topics include the BCHL and Dude's Rock culture. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Oh baby it's season 2! In possibly the quickest turnaround in media history, we are back and we are picking up right where we left off! Yes, talking Demon Slayer, Persona 5 Strikers, Chrono Trigger and the history of anime being horny. We also discuss what our old age gaming habits will be, what makes a piece of media so bad it's good, and if talking frogs are the secret to success. Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys are back and we are being melodramatic with this episode title! The future is looking bright but don't worry, we're talking anime and video games like always! Did we finish our Demon Slayer homework? Has Mike finally gotten into Persona 5 Strikers? Are you ready for Shanda's freakout over the Pokemon remakes? We also talk building desks, cooking food and our favourite anime youtubers! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Hello! In lieu of our retro wrestling reviews, we've decided to just sit down and talk shop and all of our thoughts on the current pro wrestling landscape! WWE, AEW, NJPW, Impact, it's all here! Mike makes an outlandish prediction about Paul Wight in AEW and Shanda ruffles some feathers with his thoughts on title unification. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Disclaimer: we did not drive through the desert last night. We did however, play a ton of video games! Shanda is deep back into Chrono Trigger and Mike is stoked he's back on the JRPG train. Persona 5 Strikers is also out, but Mike is occupied with something else that ISN'T Cold Steel?? Other topics include fitness, The Killers' 4th album Battle Born and Shanda's desire to hurt someone if he doesn't get to play HORSE. Oh also we talk about the Nintendo Direct and what we're stoked for from it! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Oh baby we revisit a classic! Wait, is it?? Okay Bret vs Owen yes and woah Razor vs Shawn in a ladder match, this whips ass. Wait, what's this? Bam Bam and Luna Vachon vs Doink and Dink?? Oh, Randy Savage vs Crush??? Ohhhhhhhhhhhh Get bonus content on Patreon
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Don't know what you expected from reading this because we are absolutely back on our bullshit. What does that mean? Well, Mike is replaying the Cold Steel remaster and Shanda has discovered an incredible retro 80s anime. Other topics include anime that takes place in Canada, snowfall in Vancouver, and light dive into what drives inspiration and originality in a creative field. Get bonus content on Patreon
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We dive into the new Yokozuna doc on the WWE Network! It's extremely well done and well worth the watch, as it not only talks about Yokozuna's career, but the impact of the Samoan dynasty on professional wrestling. Other topics include skipping classes in high school, Lord Tensai, Transformers, and how Bret Hart is actually extremely funny despite himself. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Despite the name of this episode, we discuss handheld games! Our history with them, favourite titles, the appeal and what future of them looks like. Mike has finished Food Wars and gives his thoughts, and both him and Shanda have dipped their toes into Demon Slayer. Other topics include John Cena's 2005 title reign, the Superbowl and Mike's awful first date ideas. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Rage in a Cage! We zip back and tip our toes into February of 1996 and talk about a quick lil' show headlined by Bret Hart vs Diesel in a cage, and also features a great match by Shawn Michaels vs Owen Hart. Other topics include the hurdles Mike overcame to watch Wrestlemania in China, KENTA on Dynamite (!!!), and how people were unexpectedly horny in 1996. Get bonus content on Patreon
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FEBRUARY BABY!!! We kick off the worst month with a bang. A talk about the best decade for pop music leads into the newest big anime to hit Netflix; Demon Slayer. Shanda is caught in the eternal Hades loop and Mike has finished 13 Sentinels and we're both stuck with the same problem - we need something to play. We also discuss Gundam Wing, the Gundam franchise and how toxic and shitty Heero Yuy is. Get bonus content on Patreon
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As we approach the 2021 Royal Rumble, why not take a look at one of the best Rumble's ever? We dive into Ric Flair's ironman title victory, as well as our feelings on TikTok, the WWE Network merging with Peacock and how Mike's mom reminds him of Road Warrior Animal. We also make predictions for this Sunday! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Very video game focused episode today! Mike catches us up on Yakuza: Like a Dragon and his thoughts on 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Shanda updates us on how Hades is controlling his life. We also dream up which games would be on our version of the N64 Classic. Other topics include the Justice League Snyder Cut, Wrestling Empire and, well, what if Sonic had a huge tongue?? Get bonus content on Patreon
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We take a look at another collection on the WWE Network - The Best of Pete Dunne in Progress. Mike talks about his relationship with BritWres and Shanda reveals he knows more about NXT UK than possibly anyone else on the North American continent. Get bonus content on Patreon
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SO! You used to game and you want to get back into it. Where to start? What consoles should you get into? We talk about the easiest ways to approach getting back into gaming in 2021 - console comparisons, and the social stigma of being an Xbox guy. Mike also talks Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Shanda is, predictably, getting into a basketball anime. Get bonus content on Patreon
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The WWE Network has a collection called The Best of John Cena at Wrestlemania. We watched it. DO WE AGREE??? Big discussions on big match John, the definition of top guy, be named "John" and the logistics of drifting a car into the main event of Wrestlemania. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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We discuss two big topics today: our thoughts on comedy anime, and video games that have been slept on. However, most importantly, we discuss the age old question - is horny... funny?????
Also - apologies for the whirring noise throughout parts of the episode. I don't know why it's there but I can assure you it won't happen again!
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We ran a lil long here but who cares cause it's WRESTLE KINGDOM!!! The premier show of NJPW happened this week and we recap Night's 1 and 2. Lots to discuss as the stage is set for a big 2021 for the King of Sports. We also talk Super Smash Bros and fantasy book how KENTA in America gets to Mox. Get bonus content on Patreon
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NEW YEAR SAME US. We take a look ahead at what is exciting us in the world of video games and anime in 2021. We also discuss PS5, Sports Story, Heaven's Design Team, as well as make predictions for the year as a whole, which we will revisit at the year end show! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Better late than never! We go over our Top 5 matches of 2020, and all of the memories and moments of the year associated with all of them. Hope everyone has a safe New Years, and we'll see ya bright and early in 2021! Get bonus content on Patreon
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OH BABY WE'RE ALMOST DONE 2020!! We look back at the year of gaming and anime, as we discuss our picks for the best of both! Shanda has an absolute dark horse pick for Game of the Year and Mike's may surprise you! Total clickbait description but hey it's all true!! Get bonus content on Patreon
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We've decided to forego a wrestling episode this week and in its place, we talk about the music of 2020! What were we listening to, who's the bigger hipster out of us and thoughts on The 1975! Mike struggles to pick his album of the year and Shanda eloquently points out that he creeps all of your Spotify playlists. Wrestling year roundup next Thursday! Happy Holidays! Get bonus content on Patreon
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2009! What a year. PS3. Xbox 360. Wii. Just same big name franchises and not a lot else! We recap the year and what we were up to, including all the anime and video games we consumed at the end of the 00's. We also talk Food Wars, argue about the best Beatle and Mike talks about his relationship with The Sims. Get bonus content on Patreon
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It's the dead of winter so let's reminisce about summer 1998! Drawn into this show by RVD & Sabu vs Hayabusa and Jinsei Shinzaki, the card also features Lance Storm vs Chris Candido, Taz vs Bam Bam Bigelow, and a chaotic main event that we still can't even make sense of! Get bonus content on Patreon
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SEPHIROTH IS IN SMASH BROS THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Anyways, The Big Boys dive into the year 2002, a big year full of Star Fox Adventure, Naruto, Gundam and more! The pros and cons of Grand Theft Auto's impact on gaming is discussed, and we also talk about all the goofy Cyberpunk 2077 glitches popping up. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Our first foray into proper old school ECW! The Big Boys tried to get festive but sorta fell flat with the weird accessibility of ECW shows on the WWE Network! RVD takes on Taz, Shane Douglas teams with Francine to take on Tommy Dreamer and Beulah, and well, New Jack shows up too! Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys take a retrospective look at the year of 1997 for video games and anime! An absolutely colossal year for games such as Final Fantasy 7 and Goldeneye - however we talk about hidden gems such as Diddy Kong Racing, Bushido Blade and Mischief Makers! Also on the anime side, underrated classic Revolutionary Girl Utena and ubiquitous mainstay Berserk is discussed! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Another modern review! The Big Boys look at AEW's recent special dynamite featuring the Diamond Ring Battle Royal, Chris Jericho vs Frankie Kazarian, and the big main event of Jon Moxley vs Kenny Omega and oh boy is there a lot of fallout to discuss from that! Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys explore fighting game mechanics! We've touched on our history with fighting games before, but now we're diving into what makes them tick. Shanda waxes poetic about his love of Mortal Kombat lore, and we also talk Food Wars, Full Metal Alchemist and we breach into a topic that will surely consume many episodes moving forward - The Legend of Zelda. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Ohhhh boy this is a show that definitely existed! Noteworthy for being the PPV after the infamous Montreal Screwjob, we explore the world of post-Bret Hart pre-Steve Austin megastar WWF, and it's a doozy. Headlined by HBK vs Ken Shamrock, there's also an IC encounter with Austin vs The Rock as well as The Undertaker taking on a returning Jeff Jarrett! We also talk about Princess Diana and Creed! Get bonus content on Patreon
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With December quickly approaching the Big Boys preview the upcoming Winter 2021 anime season. Mike also watched the latest Makato Shinkai movie "Weathering With You" and goes on an unhinged spoiler-filled rant about it (which ends at 31:30 if you wanna skip that part). We also discuss Cyberpunk 2077, VR Games, and Avril Lavigne's hit first record. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Oh boy what a difference a year makes! The Big Boys whip back to the not-so-distant past and enter into what is essentially a time warp because it's basically current WWE with crowds. This show rules. Raw vs Smackdown vs NXT, carried by two unreal Survivor Series matches, as well as Roderick Strong vs AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura and Adam Cole vs Pete Dunne. Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys go digital as Vancouver lockdown measures have us record over Zoom for the first time! Mike discusses Trails of Cold Steel IV and its sequel, Hajimari no Kiseki, Shanda fears eviction because of how hot and bothered Food Wars is, and we talk about our favourite RPG mechanics! Get bonus content on Patreon
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We usually review retro wrestling, but how often does a big NJPW event fall on recording day?? Jay vs Ibushi, Naito vs EVIL, Shingo vs Suzuki wowowow what a card!! Mike also fantasy books the future of The Empire and Shanda is still wildly in love with KENTA. Get bonus content on Patreon
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We've been playing quite a bit of Pokemon Sword and while it's great, we've noticed some things to polish. On this episode we dive into what we'd change to really bring the shine back to the series! We also discuss how to approach getting into Anime fandom, and our failures in that realm. Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys throw it back to early 2015 as we revisit the first Sami Zayn vs Kevin Owens match under the WWE banner, as well as the early runs of Finn Balor and Hideo Itami. OF NOTE THOUGH - due to a faulty cable some of the audio parts aren't great. Thank you for understanding!! Get bonus content on Patreon
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We talk spooky horror stuff in the Halloween spirit, many dead things, no more lives! Shanda is watching Aggretsuko, an anime about how the 9-5 office life sucks your life away! The Big Boys also discuss 2D platformer mechanics were Mike mentions that there should be no more lives!! (as a mechanic). Mike has also started Trails of Cold Steel IV, and as you can guess, he does not have a life because of this. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Boo! Ahh gotcha hey?? We've compiled some matches from Halloween Havoc's over the years for a Halloween Spooooktacular!! (note: only one of these matches is actually scary)
HH 91: Chamber of Horrors, Ron Simmons vs Lex Luger
HH 95: Johnny B Badd vs DDP
HH 97: Yuji Nagata vs Ultimo Dragon, Gedo vs Chris Jericho, Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio
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The Big Boys are back to talk anime and video games! This week we touch on subbed vs dubbed, local video game bars in Vancouver and the mechanics we would use to build our best game ever. Mike has also started playing the new Pokemon Sword/Shield DLC, Crown Tundra and Shanda has been killing at GI Joe because of a little option tweak! Get bonus content on Patreon
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To celebrate the recently finished 2020 G1 Climax, the Big Boys roll back the clock 5 years to check out the 2015 finals! Headlined by Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Shinsuke Nakamura, the show features an undercard of Kushida vs Ricochet, ReDragon vs The Young Backs and a multiman tag ft Okada and AJ Styles! Shanda also tells a story about how he took over The Tidemark Theatre for Campbell River's first ever Pride! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Mike is now a dog dad. He's gone off the rails. Shanda can't figure out GI Joe's camera system. He's gone off the rails. We talk about anime's that started strong but then went, you guessed it, off the rails! Shanda is fully immersed in spooky szn by watching a vampire anime and playing Vampyr, a game. Mike has finished Cold Steel 3 and tries to fill that all too familiar void. The boys also chat beer preferences, and how you can just like what you like, ya know? Get bonus content on Patreon
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Oh baby. The Big Boys are back and they are kicking off spooky szn with Halloween Havoc 93! We watch this so you don't have to!! A card stacked with future legends and packed full of dusty finishes. Headlined by Vader vs Cactus Jack in a Spin the Wheel Make a Deal match, it also featured Ric Flair vs Rick Rude and Sting vs Sid Vicious. We also talk about how much we love Miley Cyrus and pop music in general. Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys are back this week and Mike is a year older! He recaps his day turning 31 and how Nintendo gave him the worst birthday present imaginable. Shanda expresses his love for the 90s Donkey Kong cartoon as the boys discuss their favourite video game turned other media properties, as well as brainstorm their own! Mike also gives an update on Cold Steel and Shanda searches far and wide for spooky szn recommendations! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Independent wrestling!! The Big Boys dive into the time capsule and have found a Chikara card featuring future stars Jon Moxley, Ricochet, Chuck Taylor and Orange Cassidy! Also we are in awe at the presence of Matt Turner, as after all, #WeAreAllMattTurner. We also collectively find a new favourite wrestler as we establish this is now a Darkness Crabtree appreciation podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys are back and Mike is addicted to another 100 hour JRPG!!! We dive into yet another epic classic as Mike waxes poetic on Falcom's underrated series, Trails of Cold Steel. Shanda talks about the barriers from getting him into games and both the big boys talk about what hooks them into games and keeps them captivated. They also rank Strokes albums and unanimously agree "The End Has No End" is an absolute jam. Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys GO EXTREME. Or rather, WWEXTREME. Haha, get it? We travel back 14 years to June of 2006 to wrap up many plotlines that began at our previous review, Wrestlemania 22. Headlined by John Cena vs RVD, the show is truly stolen by the rabid live audience that would surely get completely shut down during our COVID days. Also, Mike struggles to remember who won Money in the Bank in 2013 and you can actually hear his soul leave his body. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys love Shoot 'Em Ups! The boys wax poetic about their times playing classic shoot em ups and beat em ups, two genres that have been lost to the sands of time and deserve a second chance at life! Mike has also started Trails of Cold Steel which will no doubt consume his life, while Shanda has started The Great Pretender which has no doubt enhanced his life! The Boys also talk about how to determine which sports team to cheer for, and also possibly have their first disagreement?? Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys review our first Wrestlemania! Headlined by John Cena vs HHH, we travel back in time to 2006 - including revisiting a high school trip to New York and going viral in the early days of YouTube. The card itself has noteworthy matches such as Edge vs Mick Foley and Shawn Michaels vs Mr McMahon!
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The Big Boys have had a busy week of endings and beginnings. Mike has finished Gurrenn Lagann and Shanda has started Pokemon Sword and oh baby you know we have a lot to say about it! Mike also asks the question: What's the worst video game you've intentionally beaten? (psst, it's Shenmue 3).
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The Big Boys review their first New Japan Pro Wrestling show! Taking place in the summer of 2016, Dominion was a buck wild card featuring NJPW's first ever ladder match, a 4 way tag match that features MAJOR players in 2020, and a match for the IWGP Heavyweight title between two legends - Kazuchika Okada and Tetsuya Naito.
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The Big Boys are back and move over James Franco - there's a new sheriff in town. Mike has beat Persona 5 Royal and recounts his 127 hour experience, and trust me it rocks just as much. Shanda gives his one week review of being a Switch owner. Mike and Shanda also preview the Fall 2020 anime season and Mike reveals that he is unexpectedly a Texas Rangers fan. Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys preview the upcoming G1 Climax!! Predictions will be made, hearts will be torn and friendships BROKEN. Probably, at least. Mike will be reviewing all the episodes as part of our Patreon, which we've just launched here: https://www.patreon.com/wherethebigboysgame Get bonus content on Patreon
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Our first modern review! The Big Boys dive into the long ago time of July 2016 to talk about the last PPV before the most recent brand split kicked in, Battleground 2016. Notable matches include a classic between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, Bayley's main roster debut and the legendary Shield Triple Threat. Also yes this is our longest episode to date, however the bulk of it is because we go on way too long about wrestlers we'd like to have drinks with. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Mike went on vacation and didn't game much but that doesn't matter because Shanda got a Switch!! Mike recommends a bunch of games to dive into as Shanda gets stoked on classic Nintendo games to potentially play. The Big Boys also discuss drunk eating habits and hangover remedies, and Mike puts winery food on blast as he recaps his pleasant getaway into BC wine country. Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys are unedited and unfiltered as we just finished AEW's All Out 2020 and flipped on the mics! We discuss our overall takeaways with the show, the highs, the lows and what the future hopefully shapes up to be in preparation for November's Full Gear event. Mike also fails hard at trying to come up with dentist stable names. Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys continue their journey through the weird wrestling waters of November 1995 with WCW's World War 3! The main event is a 60 man 3 ring over the top battle royal which is impossible to commentate, as well as a surprisingly good Joshi undercard match, and an extremely underwhelming match between Lex Luger and Randy Savage. Also, there are Hooters girls at ringside????? Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys have fallen in love with a brand new game called Fall Guys. What is it? Well, imagine American Gladiator meets MXC meets Mario 64 meets Fortnite. Wow legit sounds like fun!! Mike and Shanda also reminisce over times when they were allowed to perform in front of an audience, as well as tackle the elusive backlog of video games and anime that haunts over us all. Mike also has put 100 hours into Persona 5 Royal, and he recaps all that. Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys time travel to November of 1995 and take in a Diesel title match with Bret Hart, a Bill Clinton impersonator, and much more in this truly odd time in WWE history. That said, there is one unexpectedly incredible match on this card that we spend a good chunk of time gushing about. Next week we dive into WCW's November 1995 counterpart, World War 3! Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys recount their history with the Mario franchise growing up, as well as what made it transcend into the media phenomenon that it is today. Mike gushes about Super Mario RPG for the millionth time and Shanda brags that he beat Super Mario Bros 2 as a child. Shanda also talks about his dream Iron Maiden show and Mike tells an embarassing date story centered around the movie Hot Rod. Get bonus content on Patreon
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SURPRISE!! We watched Takeover 30 tonight and decided to turn on the mics and talk about it! Finn Balor takes on the Professor of Pain Timothy Thatcher, the NA Title is decided in a 4 way ladder match, Adam Cole takes on former NFL Punter Pat McAfee, Io Shirai defends her title against Dakotai Kai and the coolest dude ever Keith Lee faces a Hot Topic reject who I refuse to validate by name. We'll still be on our regular schedule after this, so cya monday! Get bonus content on Patreon
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The Big Boys are stuck in June of 98 for the second week in a row as we review WCW's Great American Bash 98! The main event features the biggest boy, The Giant vs Sting, as well as a confusing tag match featuring Hogan, Hart, Piper and Savage. The undercard features a Chris Jericho classic and we also talk at length about how hot luchadores are when they are unmasked. How does it compare to King of the Ring 98? Find out!! Get bonus content on Patreon
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ROUND 1: CHAT!
Call the Big Boys Ken and Ryu because they are a dynamic duo talking about the art of the fighting game! Shanda talks about how the genre got him into video games and Mike blathers on about how Super Smash Bros is a transcendent franchise. As Shanda digs deeper into Gurren Laggan, we discuss what defines anime as "for kids", as well as censorship in anime from Japan to the west. Mike also finished AI: The Somnium Files, a game definitely not for kids that is unexpectedly horny yet he still manages to gush over how good it was.
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King of the Ring 98 is known for a few things - Mick Foley getting thrown off the cell, Kane winning the WWF Title for the only time in his career and a Triple H sexuality reveal??? Also Ken Shamrock starts the push of a lifetime and recent newsworthy NJPW addition Dick Togo opens up the card. The Big Boys break down the action from June of 1998!
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The Big Boys love topics!! On this episode we dive into the absolute worldwide phenomenon that took hold of our childhoods and has stayed with us until present day - Pokemon! The bulk of the discussion is about the mainline games, as Mike has played far too many of them and attempts to catch Shanda up to speed with changes to the series through the years, as well as in-depth competitive lingo. We also discuss spinoff games, the anime, and Shanda challenges Mike to an impromptu trivia game to test his Poke-knowledge! Get bonus content on Patreon
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If you know wrestling, you know that this PPV is said to be one of the worst of all time. If you don't know wrestling, oh baby buckle up because the Big Boys are gonna take you on a ride!!! From the beautiful PNE Fairgrounds, WCW gave us this absolute gem of an event in August of 2000. Headlined by Booker T vs Jeff Jarrett. Featuring a a cast of characters that has the Big Boys thinking maybe New Blood Rising is more slaps than slapnuts?
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The Big Boys dive into the anime and video game flavours of summer - Shanda just finished Evangelion and needs more sad boi anime recs and Mike is the perfect person for that. Topics include Evangelion, Gurren Lagann, Bokurano, and everyone's favourite sad boi mech anime, Bojack Horseman. Mike also raves about Digimon because he's secretly still 12. Light Evangelion spoilers, but not really since the story is so wild that you won't have any idea without context.
In the world of video games, Shanda has started the Danganronpa series at the suggestion of Mike last week, and the first reviews are in! Mike tells a story about when he first moved in with his partner and how scared he was to play extremely nerdy anime games infront of her.
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Anime: (00:02:00)
Video Games: (00:38:00)
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The Big Boys love pro wrestling!! Join us as we recap and review one of the classic PPV's of the Attitude Era, The Biggest Party of the Summer, Summerslam 2000! Also, Mike debuts his decent Vince McMahon impression and abysmally bad HHH impression.
Every Thursday we will be uploading a review of a classic wrestling event, and every monday will be uploading a show about anime and video games.
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