Hopped-Up 64

A podcast about craft beer, the video game industry, and the true meaning of friendship

Ep 201: I'm a Fruit-Flavoured Nutty Boi 12/20/2024

Ep 201: I'm a Fruit-Flavoured Nutty Boi No, I will not explain. This week we give a debrief on The Game Awards, 2024's celebration of a industry that's Feelin' Fine! We discuss the announcements and the awards, in hopes of deciding if the entire ordeal is stupid, or just pointless. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/34527750

Ep 200: Celebrating 200 Good, Normal Episodes 12/13/2024

Ep 200: Celebrating 200 Good, Normal Episodes Look at the big round number! Very regular! I'm not sure what happened but the energy is good this episode. Norris has beat FF7 Rebirth, Indiana Jones is back punching nazis, and we're all just feeling the vibe, you know? Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/34425230

Ep 199: Game of the Month: Factorio 12/06/2024

Ep 199: Game of the Month: Factorio This week we're making planet's useful and building rockets in Factorio! Our game of the month! When a peak STEM game gets its talons on the most STEM members of the pod, you know it's gonna be magic. Also Norris is in Liar's Prison because he broke a promise to Matt and didn't play Factorio. He promises he'll get to it. We'll see. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Matt Emery, Mike Parker, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/34297205

Ep 198: Podcast of the Year 11/29/2024

Ep 198: Podcast of the Year I'm nominated in my heart. This week the gang discusses the truly legitimate and serious thing that is The Game Awards. We decide which categories are the least woke, what Game Direction means, and bet real money dollars on some nominees! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/34189970

Ep 197: Questioning Golden Saucer's Open Carry Laws 11/22/2024

Ep 197: Questioning Golden Saucer's Open Carry Laws I busted my ass for years at the Mako factory to bring my kids here, and now they're freaked out because some guy with a gun for an arm just showed up! This week we spend an unreasonable amount of time talking about FF7 Rebirth, which depending on your sickness I'm either happy for you or sorry that happened. ALso discussed: Factorio, Cocoon, Tunic, UFO 50 Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/34073921

Ep 196: Can You Drink Crude Oil? 11/15/2024

Ep 196: Can You Drink Crude Oil? Opinions differ! This week the gang discusses good and bad drinks, hot Factorio tips for beginners, and what games are best in UFO 50. The answer is most of them, honestly. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Mike Parker, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/33947827

Ep 195: Game of the Month: Content Warning 11/08/2024

Ep 195: Game of the Month: Content Warning This week we're making content! Spooky content! As we discuss October's GotM, Content Warning. Also, get prepped for November's Game of the Month, Factorio! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/33838852

Ep 194: Gooner Solidarity 11/01/2024

Ep 194: Gooner Solidarity Rise up brothers. But not like that. This week the gang talks about the internet ruining our brains, brown liquor, and CRPGs. We also visit Matt's Movie Corner as he discusses some of his recent horror movie favourites. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/33715182

Ep 193: Crude Energy 10/25/2024

Ep 193: Crude Energy Super excited to announce our next sponsor. This week the gang discusses interesting new drinks, hot poker strategies, Factorio, and UFO 50. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/33608452

Ep 192: Self-Driving Suitcase 10/18/2024

Ep 192: Self-Driving Suitcase This week, the dos hombres talk about how the chins in Silent Hill 2 are making us angry, but the chins in Dragon Age Veilguard are making us *very* excited. Also we talk about the thing you all want to hear about: Canadian provincial politics! Also, some Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/33495802

Ep 191: Game of the Month: 1000XResist 10/11/2024

Ep 191: Game of the Month: 1000XResist It's Game of the Month time! As we dig into 1000xResist, the most book-ass game we've all enjoyed. Also, Matt is the king of BattleTech, and Norris is still a child. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/33379822

Ep 190: The Crash Of Us 10/04/2024

Ep 190: The Crash Of Us I have already forgotten what we talked about this week, but I'm pretty sure it involved bad drinks and shit-talking the DC Universe. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/33323752

Ep 189: Hot Mouth 09/27/2024

Ep 189: Hot Mouth Don't laugh, it's a serious malady. This week we give you all the hot draft tips for your NHL fantasy teams! Also some pokemon and search action games. And some NFL fantasy tips. We're kind of losing the plot as of late, honestly. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/33213877

Ep 188: Glub Why Don't You Come 'Round No More 09/20/2024

Ep 188: Glub Why Don't You Come 'Round No More We grew up on these corners together, Glub. This week Dave contemplates a xenos exterminatus, Norris asks for football picks, and Jack picks up smuggling. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, David Beebe Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/33118787

Ep 187: Game of the Month: Dungeons of Hinterberg 09/13/2024

Ep 187: Game of the Month: Dungeons of Hinterberg Brought to you by the watermelon council. This week we thank Europe by talking on the most Austrian game of the year: Dungeons of Hinterberg! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/33017282

Ep 186: Hotdog Hall Pass 09/06/2024

Ep 186: Hotdog Hall Pass Only occasional tube steak. This week: Matt has been bad, Norris needs gambling tips, and Steph & Mike are doing the hard stuff. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/32938282

Ep 185: Friends and Family Onlyfans 08/30/2024

Ep 185: Friends and Family Onlyfans This week, Norris learns some new information regarding taxes, everyone discusses the pros and cons of going to your 20 year high school reunion, and Norris defends buying a big TV. We also talk about some video games, but like eventually. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/32787917

Ep 184: The Last Podcast 08/23/2024

Ep 184: The Last Podcast This week Norris doesn't get to go to heaven, Jack's sicko mode continues unabated, Mike is still mad about FF7 Rebirth, and Dave fears Matt's power level. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/32688097

Ep 183: Fridgescape My Life 08/16/2024

Ep 183: Fridgescape My Life This week the gang talks about improving your fridge life. Also Norris explains life in a typical British village, Matt loves submarines, Dave loves multi-classing, and Jack is lost to us all forever. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, David Beebe, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/32602747

Ep 182: Game of the Month - Call of Duty Warzone 08/09/2024

Ep 182: Game of the Month - Call of Duty Warzone The gang goes sweaty this week as we dissect our game of the month, Call of Duty's Warzone! We also get into some of the history of battle royales, the difficulty in getting into a multiplayer game late in its lifecycle, and pour one out for the true king of CoD modes: DMZ. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/32493752

Ep 181: Caffeine's Actually a Sleeping Aid 08/02/2024

Ep 181: Caffeine's Actually a Sleeping Aid This week, Norris test's the limit of his caffeine resistance, Mike is on his brat summer thanks to Pokémon psychosis, and Dave's favourite new word is "widget". Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/32394097

Ep 180: My Concealed Kukri License 07/26/2024

Ep 180: My Concealed Kukri License This week the gang squares up against Big Berry, Dave decides if it's time to be a Kingmaker, Norris realizes Paper Mario has hands, Matt is detailing the important political details coming out of the r/huffing community, and Jack just wants to get Dark and Darker with it. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Matt Emery, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/32287202

Ep 179: This Pod is a Spiral 07/19/2024

Ep 179: This Pod is a Spiral Today, David learns what a calendar does. Also: Norris gets sweaty, Steph gets addicted to Balatro, and Mike is gonna be a baseball guy. All this and more on the hardest-hitting news podcast in town. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Steph Fan, Mike Parker, David Beebe Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/32192582

Ep 178: I Think My Burrito Has Been Tampered With 07/12/2024

Ep 178: I Think My Burrito Has Been Tampered With Nothing else can explain what happened to that burrito. It's the perfect crime. This week's a good one. We get the bits out for like an hour, then talk about video games at the end. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Steph Fan, Mike Parker, Jack Shirai, David Beebe Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/32108497

Ep 177: Game of the Month: Botany Manor 07/05/2024

Ep 177: Game of the Month: Botany Manor This week the crew gets cozy in a big ol' English villa, drinking tea and growing plants and such. We're playing Botany Manor, come on in! We also talk a bit about Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, some Stellaris, and we go chill out in Matt's Movie Corner to round out the night. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Steph Fan, Mike Parker, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/32019407

Ep 176: Putting Beer In Your Kid's Lunch Box 06/28/2024

Ep 176: Putting Beer In Your Kid's Lunch Box We may have already used this episode title before, but I'm certainly not going to check. This week, Mike learns about the downsides of slavery, Norris learns the downsides of drinking 5 sour sodas, Steph learns how to travel back in time, Jack learns what's behind the thousand year door, and Dave learns from Matt that he's wrong and movies are actually good. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Steph Fan, Jack Shirai, David Beebe, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/31921922

Ep 175: The Boys and Girls Are Back in Town 06/21/2024

Ep 175: The Boys and Girls Are Back in Town I swear I had a better title for this episode but all I can remember right now is that stupid song. We're back! Even though we didn't go anywhere! Though it felt like we did! This week the crew talks about hells of games: we're prepping for Elden Ring DLC, we're making fun of Norris' endless Walking Sims, and we dissect the Nintendo Direct. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Steph Fan, Jack Shirai, David Beebe Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/31819352

Ep 174: Good Computer Vibes 06/14/2024

Ep 174: Good Computer Vibes Norris and Matt explore the depths of computer, as we highlight our guided tour of VR Chat with the good folks over at Gentle Computer Realm. Hey, go subscribe to Gentle Computer Realm while you're at it! https://www.youtube.com/@gentlecomputerrealm Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery Special Guests: Gentle Computer Realm Creators Keifer, Kevin, and Chris Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/31709217

Ep 173: Game of the Month: Children of the Sun 06/07/2024

Ep 173: Game of the Month: Children of the Sun What happens when you mix Mandy, Super Hot, Wanted, and Where's Waldo? You get this month's GotM: Children of the Sun! We deep dive into this puzzle sniper, but at the end there's also some Stellaris updates, because it's claimed another victim. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/31642372

Ep 172: Get In The Computer 05/31/2024

Ep 172: Get In The Computer It's surprisingly roomy in here. This week we really try our damndest to talk about video games, but somehow go kind of off-track. We do talk a bit on Factorio, Stellaris, Hades, and Minishoot Adventures, which *is* a pretty good list of games. Hey, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe Music by David Beebe /episode/index/show/b584d519-b741-491f-aca9-704f3026851f/id/31525812

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