Game/Life Balance U.S.

By: Cody Gough and Jonathan Martin
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  • Summary

  • How do you save the world from space aliens while learning how to change a diaper? Join childhood frienemies Cody Gough and Jonathan Martin as they try to answer that question — while relentlessly trolling each other. This is a lifestyle podcast hosted by adult gamers trying to juggle hobbies with the increasing demands of the "real world." Follow the show to catch up on what they've been up to every once in a while, whether it's revisiting their SNES favorites to see if they hold up or debating the best way to train for a 5K. And if you like what you hear, then please rate the show 5 stars!
    Cody Gough and Jonathan Martin
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Episodes
  • Steam Deck Review and Halloween Christmas Special

    Steam Deck Review and Halloween Christmas Special
    Dec 20 2022

    Jon reviews his new Steam Deck in our 2022 holiday special! …but probably not the holiday you’re thinking of. Plus: Cody lost his expensive headphones but WON a brand-new gaming PC, and he and Jon discuss whether it should become part of a new VR rig. They also recount their recent experience at a friend’s wedding in Wisconsin with some of the best cocktails basically ever, then wrap up by reminiscing about their favorite Nintendo 64 memory to celebrate the 64th episode of Game/Life Balance U.S. Sit back and enjoy a Wisconsin brandy old fashioned while you listen!

    • Theme song credit: Subterranean Kamikaze by Juan Medrano and zircon via OverClocked ReMix - download at https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01730
    • Visit our sister show in Australia at https://gamelifebalanceaustralia.com
    • Check out other geeky podcasts on the GonnaGeek Network at https://www.gonnageek.com/
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Alcoholic Mountain Dew and Cosmopolitan Bottle Service

    Alcoholic Mountain Dew and Cosmopolitan Bottle Service
    Dec 6 2022

    Cody reviews alcoholic Mountain Dew and Jon recaps his Allegiant Stadium and Cosmopolitan bottle service experiences. They also discuss disgusting malt beverages, $1,500 bottles of vodka, and Las Vegas vibes. Plus: Cody went to another symphonic performance of Distant World: Music from Final Fantasy, and Jon has returned to Eorzea to play critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, which includes a free trial with unlimited playtime up to level 60 and includes the award-winning first expansion Heavensward.

    • Theme song credit: Subterranean Kamikaze by Juan Medrano and zircon via OverClocked ReMix - download at https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01730
    • Visit our sister show in Australia at https://gamelifebalanceaustralia.com
    • Check out other geeky podcasts on the GonnaGeek Network at https://www.gonnageek.com/
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • House-Destroying Kids and an Assassin’s Creed Origins Review

    House-Destroying Kids and an Assassin’s Creed Origins Review
    Nov 22 2022

    Jon helps Cody talk through his home gaming setup and explains how kids destroy houses. Plus: Jon’s basement cricket and escape artist dog; a FULL GAMER review of Assassin's Creed Origins; a debate about movies that are more than 3 hours long; and trading time for loot in “sit back” versus “lean forward” video games such as critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, which includes a free trial up to level 60 with unlimited playtime and includes the award-winning first expansion Heavensward.

    • Theme song credit: Subterranean Kamikaze by Juan Medrano and zircon via OverClocked ReMix - download at https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01730
    • Visit our sister show in Australia at https://gamelifebalanceaustralia.com 
    • Check out other geeky podcasts on the GonnaGeek Network at https://www.gonnageek.com/
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    1 hr and 2 mins

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