The Power Hour Podcast

Drink a Beer and Play a Game
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  • Video Games
  • Updated Weekly

Come have a drink with Brian and Jim as they discuss the latest in the world of video games and beer. Grab a controller and a cold one and listen along with the boys. Cheers!

  1. 3d ago

    Beer Heist | Pay for Cloud Gaming | PlayStation says you only rent Games | Power Hour Ep 353

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In today's episode Brian and Jim discuss the following. - Intro - What are we drinking - What are we playing  - Patreon Questions - August music picks  - Beer heist Truck carrying roughly 40K pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon stolen in what may be the biggest beer heist ever - ABC7 San Francisco   - Number 1 beer in America to new report https://www.foodandwine.com/most-popular-beer-in-america-according-to-google-search-data-12071118  - Sony says you only rent games https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/sony-responds-to-digital-games-lawsuit-and-claims-you-dont-actually-own-them-3403963/  - Crowd reaction to state of play https://x.com/ivvanex/status/2095501088447176829?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Xbox changes to cloud gaming https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/09/03/xbox-cloud-gaming-changes/  - DC honest review https://x.com/nostalgiapro/status/2094493395641360767?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  #playstation #xbox #stateofplay  Subscribe to the Power Hour Podcast !! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drink-a-beer-and-play-a-game/id1247300838?mt=2 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/wecrd-320661/The-Power-Hour-Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kPoL246e2OMXsdySNFXKX?si=p_P3o65MSrqC1rYG6AQ-Yw Leave us a voicemail at 267-991-0156 Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drinkabeerandplayagame Have a youtube page / twitch / business and you need help building a website?  Want to learn skill or hobby? Go to www.skillshare.com and use our code DBPG30 to get 30% off your first year of interactive classes. MERCH!! www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop New logo by @OpticDecay on twitter **Designated Drivers ** - JD Maines - Randal K Dickman Jim's StarCraft channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimsStarCraftStruggles Intro Theme: Chipho Instrumental by RoccoW We do not own any of the music in this video Website: http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEXtBQymCMPmRdkLIzNCtA Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/drinkabeerandplayagame Discord: https://discord.gg/kT7pBY8knB Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DrinkABeerPlayAGame Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrinkABeerAndPlayAGame Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ABeerAndAGame Instagram: http://instagram.com/drinkabeerandplayagame#

  2. Aug 28

    Brian and Jim's Top 100 Games | Gaming Prices Going Up | Man's Collection Stolen | Power Hour Ep 352

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In todays episode Brian and Jim discuss the following; - intro - What are we drinking - What are we playing - Patreon Questions - Golden axe trailer https://x.com/DiscussingFilm/status/2090448321316102431/video/1?s=46  - Top Game list compared  - XboxROG Ally OLED pricing https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-oled-pre-orders-open-at-1299-99/  - Trump tariffs could raise game console prices more https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/27/data-centers-chips-tariffs-threat-01050957  - Xbox insider program starts https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/08/26/your-discs-now-also-digital/  - Man has hundreds of NES games stolen https://thedailygame.news/story/2026-08-25-50-000-nes-collection-stolen-from-40-year-collector-who-was-going-to-use--x6mirPB52MCJjTvnhmymvn  - Steam refunds after 400+ hours played because of vaulted game modes https://www.polygon.com/steam-battlefield-6-refund-removed-modes/?taid=6a79de1aedabdd00016e821d&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter  #xbox #top100games #nescollection Subscribe to the Power Hour Podcast !! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drink-a-beer-and-play-a-game/id1247300838?mt=2 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/wecrd-320661/The-Power-Hour-Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kPoL246e2OMXsdySNFXKX?si=p_P3o65MSrqC1rYG6AQ-Yw Leave us a voicemail at 267-991-0156 Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drinkabeerandplayagame Have a youtube page / twitch / business and you need help building a website?  Want to learn skill or hobby? Go to www.skillshare.com and use our code DBPG30 to get 30% off your first year of interactive classes. MERCH!! www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop New logo by @OpticDecay on twitter **Designated Drivers ** - JD Maines - Randal K Dickman Jim's StarCraft channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimsStarCraftStruggles Intro Theme: Chipho Instrumental by RoccoW We do not own any of the music in this video Website: http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEXtBQymCMPmRdkLIzNCtA Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/drinkabeerandplayagame Discord: https://discord.gg/kT7pBY8knB Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DrinkABeerPlayAGame Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrinkABeerAndPlayAGame Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ABeerAndAGame Instagram: http://instagram.com/drinkabeerandplayagame#

  3. Aug 2

    Special Guest: NerdyNick @NSquaredPodcast | RE Movie Debate| Digital Future | Power Hour Ep. 351

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In today's episode Brian and Jim are joined by their good buddy NerdyNick from the  @NSquaredPodcast  . The boys discuss the following. - intro - What are we drinking   - What are we playing  - Patreon Questions  - July Music Picks - Brian’s Twitter fun https://x.com/thewolfmanq07/status/2080734746955420104?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Cregger responds to fans https://x.com/thefilmjunkee/status/2080483430870237214?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - His explanation for snow and year  https://x.com/IGN/status/2080845637537472645/video/1?s=46  - Counterpoint https://x.com/galaxygash/status/2080788482885095898?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Jaffe on physical media https://x.com/nextgenplayer/status/2080275920628088950?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - PlayStation/ Xbox outages https://www.tweaktown.com/news/112873/xbox-servers-go-down-just-days-after-playstation-outage-giving-us-a-glimpse-into-our-digital-only-future/index.html  - Overrated / Underrated : Five Nights at Freddy’s (inspired by Discord)  - NormieView: The New Day break free https://x.com/austincreedwins/status/2082514670246678972?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  #residentevil #newday #fivenightsatfreddys  Subscribe to the Power Hour Podcast !! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drink-a-beer-and-play-a-game/id1247300838?mt=2 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/wecrd-320661/The-Power-Hour-Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kPoL246e2OMXsdySNFXKX?si=p_P3o65MSrqC1rYG6AQ-Yw Leave us a voicemail at 267-991-0156 Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drinkabeerandplayagame Have a youtube page / twitch / business and you need help building a website?  Want to learn skill or hobby? Go to www.skillshare.com and use our code DBPG30 to get 30% off your first year of interactive classes. MERCH!! www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop New logo by @OpticDecay on twitter **Designated Drivers ** - JD Maines - Randal K Dickman Jim's StarCraft channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimsStarCraftStruggles Intro Theme: Chipho Instrumental by RoccoW We do not own any of the music in this video Website: http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEXtBQymCMPmRdkLIzNCtA Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/drinkabeerandplayagame Discord: https://discord.gg/kT7pBY8knB Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DrinkABeerPlayAGame Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrinkABeerAndPlayAGame Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ABeerAndAGame Instagram: http://instagram.com/drinkabeerandplayagame#

  4. Jul 24

    COD Coming to Switch | Love Finds a Way | GDQ vs Saudis | TMG Pick ups | Power Hour Ep 350

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In today's episode Brian and Jim discuss the following. - intro - What are we drinking - What are we playing - Patreon Questions - TMG Pickups - Comment of the week - Original Xbox games coming to PC https://www.theverge.com/news/969117/microsoft-xbox-games-pc-backward-compatibility?view_token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJpZCI6IkZ0VTlvOUNVNmgiLCJwIjoiL25ld3MvOTY5MTE3L21pY3Jvc29mdC14Ym94LWdhbWVzLXBjLWJhY2t3YXJkLWNvbXBhdGliaWxpdHkiLCJleHAiOjE3ODUxNjQzNzEsImlhdCI6MTc4NDczMjM3MX0.UxrY3BI4sHZ9F5Z5bmMqKhKIpN_YfklH9WuBATxXC_g&utm_medium=gift-link  - GDQ takes a stand against Saudis https://x.com/gamesdonequick/status/2076436115620606385?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Call of Duty coming to Switch! https://x.com/callofduty/status/2079251284163744147?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - NormieView: Asmongold prefers gaming to sex https://www.dexerto.com/twitch/asmongold-explains-why-he-prefers-playing-video-games-than-having-sex-3378777/  Actual video https://x.com/Awk20000/status/2069445133377187902/video/1?s=46  Now has gf https://x.com/barragers/status/2079331392907809057?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  #callofduty #switch2 #xbox  Subscribe to the Power Hour Podcast !! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drink-a-beer-and-play-a-game/id1247300838?mt=2 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/wecrd-320661/The-Power-Hour-Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kPoL246e2OMXsdySNFXKX?si=p_P3o65MSrqC1rYG6AQ-Yw Leave us a voicemail at 267-991-0156 Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drinkabeerandplayagame Have a youtube page / twitch / business and you need help building a website?  Want to learn skill or hobby? Go to www.skillshare.com and use our code DBPG30 to get 30% off your first year of interactive classes. MERCH!! www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop New logo by @OpticDecay on twitter **Designated Drivers ** - JD Maines - Randal K Dickman Jim's StarCraft channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimsStarCraftStruggles Intro Theme: Chipho Instrumental by RoccoW We do not own any of the music in this video Website: http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEXtBQymCMPmRdkLIzNCtA Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/drinkabeerandplayagame Discord: https://discord.gg/kT7pBY8knB Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DrinkABeerPlayAGame Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrinkABeerAndPlayAGame Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ABeerAndAGame Instagram: http://instagram.com/drinkabeerandplayagame#

  5. Jul 10

    Too Many Games Recap with Console Wars @ConsoleWars | Power Hour Ep 349

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. Today Brian and Jim are joined by Dan and Pat of Console Wars to discuss Too Many Games.  - Intro - What are we drinking - What are we Playing - Patreon Questions - Too Many Games 2026 Recap Be sure to check out their channel and their new episode tomorrow! https://www.youtube.com/@UC4Cza8wE3HGa4tq3WuwmbKw  https://www.patreon.com/consolewars  https://twitter.com/ConsoleWarsGuys #toomanygames #consolewars #friends  Subscribe to the Power Hour Podcast !! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drink-a-beer-and-play-a-game/id1247300838?mt=2 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/wecrd-320661/The-Power-Hour-Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kPoL246e2OMXsdySNFXKX?si=p_P3o65MSrqC1rYG6AQ-Yw Leave us a voicemail at 267-991-0156 Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drinkabeerandplayagame Have a youtube page / twitch / business and you need help building a website?  Want to learn skill or hobby? Go to www.skillshare.com and use our code DBPG30 to get 30% off your first year of interactive classes. MERCH!! www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop New logo by @OpticDecay on twitter **Designated Drivers ** - JD Maines - Randal K Dickman Jim's StarCraft channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimsStarCraftStruggles Intro Theme: Chipho Instrumental by RoccoW We do not own any of the music in this video Website: http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEXtBQymCMPmRdkLIzNCtA Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/drinkabeerandplayagame Discord: https://discord.gg/kT7pBY8knB Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DrinkABeerPlayAGame Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrinkABeerAndPlayAGame Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ABeerAndAGame Instagram: http://instagram.com/drinkabeerandplayagame#

  6. Jul 2

    Death of Physical Gaming | Gamers Are Hurting | Price Hikes | Power Hour Ep. 348

    Welcome to the Power hour Podcast. In today's episode Brian and Jim discuss the following. - intro - What are we drinking - What are we playing - Patreon Questions - Recent Price Hikes  - Steam Machine https://x.com/wario64/status/2069103313354666458?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Xbox https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/06/25/xbox-console-price-update/?ocid=Platform_soc_omc_xbo_tw_Text_lrn_6.25.2  - Sonic 1 and 2 iam8bit https://x.com/iam8bit/status/2069496784884256856?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - GTA 6 https://x.com/stealth40k/status/2069735945079853062?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Physical disc production to end on Sony  https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/  - Sony removes movies Sony removes hundreds of purchased ---PlayStation Store movies from customer libraries  - PS3 and Vita stores shutting down PS3 and PS Vita PlayStation Stores Shutting Down for Good - PlayStation LifeStyle   - Xbox also ditching disc drives https://www.ign.com/articles/xboxs-new-console-project-helix-will-reportedly-not-have-a-disc-drive-microsoft-exploring-ways-to-digitize-physical-games?utm_source=bluesky,threads,twitter  #playstation #xbox #gta6  Subscribe to the Power Hour Podcast !! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drink-a-beer-and-play-a-game/id1247300838?mt=2 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/wecrd-320661/The-Power-Hour-Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kPoL246e2OMXsdySNFXKX?si=p_P3o65MSrqC1rYG6AQ-Yw Leave us a voicemail at 267-991-0156 Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drinkabeerandplayagame Have a youtube page / twitch / business and you need help building a website?  Want to learn skill or hobby? Go to www.skillshare.com and use our code DBPG30 to get 30% off your first year of interactive classes. MERCH!! www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop New logo by @OpticDecay on twitter **Designated Drivers ** - JD Maines - Randal K Dickman Jim's StarCraft channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimsStarCraftStruggles Intro Theme: Chipho Instrumental by RoccoW We do not own any of the music in this video Website: http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEXtBQymCMPmRdkLIzNCtA Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/drinkabeerandplayagame Discord: https://discord.gg/kT7pBY8knB Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DrinkABeerPlayAGame Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrinkABeerAndPlayAGame Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ABeerAndAGame Instagram: http://instagram.com/drinkabeerandplayagame#

  7. Jun 23

    GTA VI Available for Pre-Order| 3 More Xbox Studios Cut | The Power Hour Ep. 347

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In today's episode Brian and Jim discussed the following. - intro - What are we drinking - What are we playing - Patreon Questions - Comment of the week - Weird gaming item: $3000 PS5 SSD https://x.com/charlieintel/status/2067338070853050503?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - SMB sells for $3 million https://www.ign.com/articles/super-mario-bros-copy-sells-for-record-breaking-3-million-at-auction?utm_source=bluesky,threads,twitter  - Microsoft News - Ninja theory shut down, others on chopping block https://kotaku.com/psychonauts-hellblade-south-of-midnight-studios-negotiating-xbox-closure-2000706718  - Planning to shut them down no matter what? https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-already-planned-ninja-theory-closure-when-it-announced-senua-its-claimed/  https://x.com/madcap412/status/2066665250666283057?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - GTA VI up for preorder https://x.com/rockstargames/status/2067594067030979053?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  #gtavi #xbox #ps5  Subscribe to the Power Hour Podcast !! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drink-a-beer-and-play-a-game/id1247300838?mt=2 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/wecrd-320661/The-Power-Hour-Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kPoL246e2OMXsdySNFXKX?si=p_P3o65MSrqC1rYG6AQ-Yw Leave us a voicemail at 267-991-0156 Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drinkabeerandplayagame Have a youtube page / twitch / business and you need help building a website?  Want to learn skill or hobby? Go to www.skillshare.com and use our code DBPG30 to get 30% off your first year of interactive classes. MERCH!! www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop New logo by @OpticDecay on twitter **Designated Drivers ** - JD Maines - Randal K Dickman Jim's StarCraft channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimsStarCraftStruggles Intro Theme: Chipho Instrumental by RoccoW We do not own any of the music in this video Website: http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEXtBQymCMPmRdkLIzNCtA Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/drinkabeerandplayagame Discord: https://discord.gg/kT7pBY8knB Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DrinkABeerPlayAGame Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrinkABeerAndPlayAGame Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ABeerAndAGame Instagram: http://instagram.com/drinkabeerandplayagame#

  8. Jun 16

    Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase and Nintendo Direct Reactions | Power Hour Ep 346

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In today's episode Brian and Jim discuss the following. - Intro - What are we drinking - What are we playing - Patreon questions (thank DrJones for signing back up for $5 tier) The taller can https://x.com/outkick/status/2064741615600537759?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Most hated game in a genre we love - Summer game fest: https://kotaku.com/everything-we-saw-at-summer-game-fest-2026-2000703088  - Xbox game showcase 2026 https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/06/07/xbox-games-showcase-2026-recap-everything-announced/  - Nintendo direct https://www.gamesradar.com/news/live/nintendo-direct-live-coverage-june-2026-everything-announced/  - NormieView: H3 loses lawsuit against Denims https://x.com/mentaldeklein/status/2062748156971102482?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  #summergamesfest #xboxgameshowcase #nintendodirect  Subscribe to the Power Hour Podcast !! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drink-a-beer-and-play-a-game/id1247300838?mt=2 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/wecrd-320661/The-Power-Hour-Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kPoL246e2OMXsdySNFXKX?si=p_P3o65MSrqC1rYG6AQ-Yw Leave us a voicemail at 267-991-0156 Want to support the show? Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drinkabeerandplayagame Have a youtube page / twitch / business and you need help building a website?  Want to learn skill or hobby? Go to www.skillshare.com and use our code DBPG30 to get 30% off your first year of interactive classes. MERCH!! www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/shop New logo by @OpticDecay on twitter **Designated Drivers ** - JD Maines - Randal K Dickman Jim's StarCraft channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimsStarCraftStruggles Intro Theme: Chipho Instrumental by RoccoW We do not own any of the music in this video Website: http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEXtBQymCMPmRdkLIzNCtA Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/drinkabeerandplayagame Discord: https://discord.gg/kT7pBY8knB Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DrinkABeerPlayAGame Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrinkABeerAndPlayAGame Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ABeerAndAGame Instagram: http://instagram.com/drinkabeerandplayagame#

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Come have a drink with Brian and Jim as they discuss the latest in the world of video games and beer. Grab a controller and a cold one and listen along with the boys. Cheers!

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  • Creator
    Drink a Beer and Play a Game
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Power Hour Podcast