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Send a text Briz joins the show to talk about his experience in developing a fully realized 3D video game starting from zero and he and Trav reflect on a few of the horror games they've played together on the couch. Alex will be back soon! Briz on YouTube and BlueSky Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Petee swings in to catch us up on her new projects, the scoop on her latest Star Trek and Babylon 5, classic films, and nostalgia. Point & Drink Adventure YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAycWY8VAWSthpKPLp7BBWg Petee's tee shirt project: https://thebinraw.com/ Angela Lansbury "Positive Moves": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eXdJHVf9gU Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Captain Drachma returns to sub in for Trav in the co-pilot chair, answers some emails, talk Hockey, and endure Alex's impressions. Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Mr. Sparkle drops by to chat classic, modern, easy, hard, fun, and weird shooters! Alex drops an elbow smash halfway through the episode! Shmup Wiki - digital library of shooting games, great resource of basic information, strategies, and trivia - <https://shmups.wiki/> **ShmupJunkie** - YouTube channel (<https://www.youtube.com/@ShmupJunkie>) focused on shooting games, with a really active and friendly discord (<https://discord.gg/yPKzubzKRW>) that has a beginner section, friendly scoring competitions, and strategy discussion - the discord also has a curated list of beginner-friendly shmups at different levels of difficulty <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MZz8Q_8HdGyh2QU9BX4lNgyVAP9JZxxuy_YYbOLf1CM/htmlview> **Jaimers** - high-level player, puts up very high level clears but all videos also include helpful commentary in the description, and often advice/strategies in closed captions (<https://www.youtube.com/@JaimersSTG>) **The Electric Underground** - a more in-depth shmup-related resource, also has a very helpful beginner introduction section (<https://www.youtube.com/@TheElectricUnderground>) **Boghog** - designed of the excellent Gunvein, really interesting discussions of shmup and action game design (<https://www.youtube.com/@boghogSTG>) **Aktane's Arcade** - some very helpful quick start guides, but also more in depth conversations about enjoying and improving at shmups - very interesting stuff on shmup culture and the hobby <https://www.youtube.com/@AKTANEARCADE> Rob’s CGP with Aktane https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/classic-gaming-podcast/id783265787?i=1000733070633 Crazy Boss Fight Mr. Sparkle mentioned that Japanese player Sairyou had been the first to 1cc SDOJ - what he meant to say was ‘first to 1cc the game with the true final boss’ - check it out below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCRI69pQpY0&t=1612s Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Current Rock It Games CEO, Michael Devine, comes by to talk about the brand new reimaginings of Goal! and Bases Loaded his team have released on Steam! Devine was VP Sales for the 3D0 Company back in the day, is a non-bandwagon Dodgers fan, and a great interview! Rock-It Games Steam Jaleco Sports: Goal! Steam Jaleco Sports: Bases Loaded Shopping for games image - how many can you spot? Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Alex and Trav get together to answer a few emails. What are the most shameful gaming habits? What games are you looking forward to in 2026? Check out Alex on Point & Drink Adventure! Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Johnny Badtimes joins the show to go head-to-head with Trav in Family Feud as Alex cooks them from the host chair! Kindled Across the Sea Podcast Johnny on BlueSky Matt's Homebrews! Briz n' Diddles - Pass Me Dat Herb (feat. Petee Puff) Music Video Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Tune in this weekend for our 24 hour charity stream to benefit Doctors Without Borders! Be there or be square! twitch.tv/polymedianetwork Burger sends in a big email, we do Top 3 Mario Kart characters, and a hodgepodge of bad impression mashups. Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Alex eats a stale bagel and then fights off vicious tummy attacks the entire episode. Tune in September 27-28, noon-to-noon eastern, for the Polymedia Charity Stream to benefit Doctors Without Borders. twitch.tv/polymedianetwork Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Alex has 4 old man habits he's developed and has a beef with a certain listener! Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Trav makes Alex jealous for missing PolyKon, Alex is giving up on his favorite baseball team but is ready for a Chrono Trigger sequel! Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Rob hops back on the horn to talk about Boxography, his newest creation, and helps answer a few emails! Send us emails! Cowards! Check out Boxography and Classic Gaming Podcast! Watch Trav do stand-up! Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Potomax (Max) joins the show to open our eyes to the climate of gaming and lost media in Quebec! Carl Carmoni and his sweet stache. Check out Max's videos! Here's a couple: Video games that take place in Quebec, Part 1 and Part 2 All of Max's videos that have English subtitles! Here's his personal channel (Des Jeux pis d'la Bière) for more of his work. Check out the Videoway! Find Potomax on Bluesky @potomax Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Trav and Alex ride again, this time chatting about some of their favorite gaming collectibles, answer a few emails, and catch up! TravTerry.com for Trav's comedy dates. Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text We send off Clyde-dog, chat about a Metallica concert in the woods, discuss the pitfalls of using AI in your videos, and answer a few emails. Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Trav and Alex are back to run through some emails! Send yours NOW! DO IT! Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Trav and Alex are joined by their good pal Dean, founder of theVideoGameLibrary.org, to chat about how the database has grown since he was last on the show back in 2022! Follow The Video Game Library on BlueSky. If you want to help Dean and the cause, reach out! thevideogamelibrary@hotmail.com Smutty Famicom Golgo13 video. (Thanks Adam) Send us emails you cowards. Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text We're joined by good friend and prolific creative, Caleb J. Ross, and learn all about his new card game for bouldering enthusiasts! Find out more at betabreakgame.com! Follow Caleb around the internet via linktr.ee Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Fellow Polymedia podcaster and all around cool guy, Mook, joins Alex and Trav to chat Split-Up and scary movies, trading cards, and his journey through Metroid. Find Mook's YouTube channel here! Follow him on BlueSky @jimmymook.bsky.social! Follow him and the Split-Up Podcast's movie watching here on Letterboxd! Listen to Split-Up! Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia

Send us a text Alex is down and out so Trav drags Dylan along for an expletive filled ride through horror movies, Goosebumps books, 1989, and emails from Burgerchamp. Find Dylan on Bluesky Find his writings here at DylanCharles.net Check out Split-Up and We Got Goosebumps! Support the show Find links for all things network related here: https://linktr.ee/polymedianetworkFind Travis on BlueSkyFind Alex on BlueSkySend us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Subreddit reddit.com/r/polymedia