The Power Hour Podcast

Drink a Beer and Play a Game
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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!

  1. FEB 25

    Special Guest ⁨@Dongled⁩ | New Castlevania Game | 2 Game Legends Pass Away | Power Hour Ep 333

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In today's episode Jim is joined by Dongled and they discuss the following. - Intro (thank TBTM, talk Dongled’s channels, plugs, etc) - What we are drinking - What we are playing - Patreon questions  - Nick Castellanos benched over dugout beers https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47910837/nick-castellanos-owed-20-million-released-phillies  - New Castlevania!! https://x.com/studio_evil/status/2022101047573954909?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Shutaro Ida passes away https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/castlevania-and-bloodstained-developer-shutaro-ida-dies-aged-52-3319349/  - Hideki Sato passes https://x.com/sega/status/2023331707282186711?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - LRG hops on the trend https://x.com/limitedrungames/status/2023819873982300386?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Highguard dev’s complaint post https://x.com/joshiepoo25/status/2022003361059631301?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Deletes his account https://x.com/masterofthetds/status/2023075675348074690?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Sony shuts down bluepoint games https://x.com/fromsoftcentral/status/2024560313618579737?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - HP’s rental gaming computers https://x.com/hedgiemarkets/status/2021731223517716876?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  #castlevania #lrg #sony

    2h 12m

  2. FEB 17

    Special Guest JoJo of Toybox Time Machine | Toys, Star Wars, Video Games Power Hour Ep. 332

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In today's episode the boys are joined by Jojo of  @Toybox.time.machine  . We cover the following. - Intro (thanks to Raya and Max!) - MME episode https://www.youtube.com/live/oL5aoGtexcQ?si=VdR2bTPQdeHrgaqP  - What are we drinking? - What are we playing? - Patreon (thank Raya for $10 tier) - Olympic gamer nerd https://x.com/dexerto/status/2020961173810622596?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Blizzard exec gives bleak Warcraft commentary https://x.com/gothburz/status/2021698410282090954?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Lease a ps5 https://x.com/playstationuk/status/2021926500245639184?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  Make sure you check out Jojo's links below - https://www.instagram.com/toybox.time.machine/ - https://www.youtube.com/@Toybox.time.machine  #starwars #toys #videogames #conventions #podcast  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#

    1h 39m

  3. FEB 13

    Epstein Ruined Gaming | Iron Lung Tops the Box Office | Metroid Prime 4 Failure | Power Hour Ep. 331

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In this episode Brian and Jim discuss the following; - intro - What we are drinking - What we have been playing - Gaming final boss https://x.com/marionete04/status/2018184708962553926?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Patreon questions - New horror themed table top card game https://www.polygon.com/universal-monsters-hellbreak-horror-trading-card-game/  - WeirdGamingItem: Pokemon Pokopia’s pre-order plant https://x.com/amznvideogames/status/2017296883925061847?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Comcept shuts down https://www.gematsu.com/2026/01/comcept-shuts-down  - Our Mighty No 9 review https://youtu.be/IvYn9dB3s5U?si=-Wq5xJ5aGgzpO_yM  - Iron Lung #1 at box office https://x.com/discussingfilm/status/2017637661675061686?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Metroid prime 4 sales https://x.com/stealth40k/status/2018578196539875433?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Best selling switch games https://x.com/genki_jpn/status/2018589944609165366?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Switch unit sales all time https://x.com/stealth40k/status/2018583032224157800?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Epstein’s gamer odyssey FNAF porn https://x.com/kotaku/status/2017436825728495816?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  banned from xbla in 2013 https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2026/01/30/the-epstein-files-reveal-jeffrey-epstein-got-banned-from-xbox-live/ - Microtransactions https://x.com/adamemedia/status/2017745459935117757?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  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

    1h 7m

  4. FEB 6

    Tomodachi Controversy | Mew2King makes $2/hr | No Physical Release for GTA 6 | Power Hour Ep. 330

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In this episode Brian and Jim discuss the following. - Intro - What are we drinking  - What are we playing - Fav songs from January  - Patreon Questions - More breweries closed than opened for second year in a row https://www.craftbrewingbusiness.com/featured/brewers-associations-2025-year-in-beer-contraction-closures-and-the-fight-for-occasions/  - Rockstar delaying gta6 physical games to avoid spoilers https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/grand-theft-auto-6-may-not-have-a-physical-version-on-day-one-to-avoid-leaks-report-claims/  - New lawsuit against Steam https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/valve-to-face-900-million-lawsuit-over-unfair-steam-prices-3310294/  - SmashJT lawsuit update https://x.com/smashjt/status/2016998089002012916?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Tomodachi Life adds nonbinary to gender options https://x.com/dynamosuperx/status/2016876567658479934?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - The expected response https://x.com/dakkadakka1/status/2016900745228886150?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Image restriction https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/71317/?utm_source=SW-AA&utm_medium=sotwnoa&utm_campaign=N1151-01&utm_id=N1151-01&utm_content=100009641502439  - Good example why https://x.com/xxnintwindoxx/status/2016912730607714661?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - DrDisrespect’s latest grift https://x.com/drdisrespect/status/2016587080428900488?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Original joke https://x.com/drdisrespect/status/2015156898040049967?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - NormieView: Mew2King refuses to get job https://www.dexerto.com/twitch/mew2king-urged-to-get-a-job-after-smash-melee-god-reveals-how-much-he-makes-streaming-3310422/   Income context https://x.com/wonkydrive/status/2016584324724727909?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  #podcast #tomodachilife #smashbros

    1h 40m

  5. JAN 29

    Special Guest Nick of the NSquaredPodcast | Best Game of The Year since 2000 | Power Hour Ep. 329

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In this episode Brian and Jim are joined by our buddy Nick of the NSquared Podcast and we chat about the following.  - Intro - What are we drinking - What are we playing - Patreon Questions - Esports World Cup games announced https://x.com/ewc_en/status/2013281079805759514?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - NormieView: Reddit mod goes viral https://x.com/reddit_lies/status/2012262182130536542?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  https://x.com/awk20000/status/2013697696150761519?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Palette Swap’s game of the year, every year https://x.com/paletteswapmag/status/2006383261933551810?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  #gameoftheyear #esports #podcast  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#

    2h 18m

  6. JAN 19

    Top 25 Games of 2025 | New Lara Croft vs Gamestop | Special Guest: BladeBlur ​

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In todays episdoe the boys are joined by their buddy Daniel aka Bladeblur - Intro - 25 beat, 26 resolution, games to play - What are we drinking - What are we playing  - Patreon Questions - GameStop CEO closes stores for payout https://www.ign.com/articles/gamestop-closes-hundreds-of-stores-as-ceo-eyes-35-billion-payout  - GamersMad?: Gamestop comments on Sophie Turner as lara croft  - GameStop on X: "This is not Lara Croft" / X  - SmashJT / Alyssa Mercante update https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/56142787/Mercante_v_Tarzia  https://x.com/mcdizzle17/status/2011594036709376334?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Top 25 games of 2025 https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-gaming-lists/best-video-games-of-2025-1235469710/  #laracroft #topgames2025 #gamestop    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#

    2h 20m

  7. JAN 12

    IGN's Top 40 Mario Games | Head of LRG Steps Down | COD is in Trouble | Power Hour Ep 327

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In today's episode the boys discuss the following. - Intro - What are we drinking - What are we playing - Patreon (thank BladeBlur for free tier signup)  - 2026 challenges - Daily music shorts discussion - Comment of the Week (Alan Wise, Xmen 1993 review) - AEW teams with Bells brewing https://x.com/aew/status/2003150296197865777?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Josh fairhusrt steps down from limited run https://x.com/joshfairhurst/status/2006748989752775066?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  Link for those not following https://x.com/SuperSisi/status/2007147267430781353?s=20  - LRG jailbreaks PS5 https://x.com/intcyberdigest/status/2007116166603407389?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  - Vince Zampella  passes away https://x.com/qndzycom/status/2003201461241676211?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  COD reaches historic lows in active player count https://www.thegamer.com/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-historic-low-peak-player-count-steam/  - Tons of rare games found https://www.ign.com/articles/rare-sealed-nintendo-sega-games-discovered-in-nebraska?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook   - IGN list of top 40 Mario games https://x.com/stealth40k/status/2002458572404167097?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ  #supermario #lrg #cod 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#

    1h 32m

  8. 12/29/2025

    Holiday Power Hour with ConsoleWars, PointandDrinkAdventure and ScarletSprites Ep. 326

    Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast. In this special holiday episode Brian and Jim are Joined by our good friends Dan from Console Wars, Michelle from Point and Drink Adventures and Joe aka Scarlet Sprites.  Be sure to follow them and happy new year! Console Wars:  @ConsoleWars   Point and Drink Adventure:  @PointandDrinkAdventure   Scarlet Sprites:  @ScarletSprites   #podcast #dbpg #powerhour  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#

    1h 17m
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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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    The Power Hour Podcast