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Flicks. Food. TV. Geekdom. An exploration of the pop culture world seen through the eyes of the Mind Refinery. Guests include Mind Refinery senior creatives, acclaimed chefs, comedians, nerds with clout, filmmakers, game makers and a host of other culture gurus.

  1. 05/12/2023

    BUFFS N' NERFS: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

    Andrew and Sam review the latest attempt at a big screen movie adaptation of a video game. And why not...it's Mario Brothers. Cool! Hosts: Andrew Lanca: T: (@ElAenciae) I: (@ElAenciae) Sam Hall: I: (@samunderscorelastname) Podcast Topics: 00:01:31 What's in play? 00:09:34 What we Liked 00:24:19 What we didn't like? 00:31:48 Is the Mario Movie just a glorified commercial? 00:38:03 Can you enjoy it without being a Nintendo fan? 00:39:48 Where we discover that Sam had a strange Mario-less past? 00:43:24 How does this movie compare to other video game adaptations? 00:53:07 Is the song Peaches oscar-worthy? Produced by The Mind Refinery: www.themindrefinery.com/podcast Mix: George Lagos (T: geo_lag42) Edit: Bojan Nedic: T: (@teh_bojangles) Design: Samantha Clark eMail Samantha  and  visit the Tailored Pants Design Website

    1h 11m

  2. 05/01/2023

    BUFFS N' NERFS: Pre-Date or Pre-Date or Two

    Andrew and Sam will compare and contrast two mystery movies along with the usual video game news and reviews. Wii U & Nintendo 3DS eShop R.I.P Hosts: Andrew Lanca: T: (@ElAenciae) I: (@ElAenciae) Sam Hall: I: (@samunderscorelastname) Podcast Topics: 00:01:59 Currently Playing 00:13:42 BNN Master Debaters Edition One vs Two: The Opening 00:25:57 Better First Act 00:36:01 Better Inciting Incident 00:46:38 Style & Visuals 00:53:02 The Second Act 01:02:33 Better Characters 01:13:16 The Ending Produced by The Mind Refinery: www.themindrefinery.com/podcast Mix: George Lagos (T: geo_lag42) Edit: Bojan Nedic: T: (@teh_bojangles) Design: Samantha Clark eMail Samantha  and  visit the Tailored Pants Design Website

    1h 29m

  3. 03/10/2023

    BUFFS N' NERFS: The Last of Us

    WARNING:**SPOILER ALERT** Andrew and Sam discuss the hit HBO series Last of Us as well as doin's in the video game world and their latest re-discoveries. Hosts: Andrew Lanca: T: (@ElAenciae) I: (@ElAenciae) Sam Hall: I: (@samunderscorelastname) Podcast Topics: 00:01:21 Whate we've been playing update. 00:11:21 Looking Forward: 2023 Releases 00:37:21 The Last of Us (Contains Show Spoilers Up to Ep.5) Produced by The Mind Refinery: www.themindrefinery.com/podcast Mix: George Lagos (T: geo_lag42) Edit: Bojan Nedic: T: (@teh_bojangles) Design: Samantha Clark eMail Samantha  and  visit the Tailored Pants Design Website

    1h 18m

  4. 12/20/2022

    BUFFS N' NERFS: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

    Andrew and Sam go on about Pokemon Scarlet & Violet as well as Sam's affinity for the Pope's mitre and how it accentuates his length. Or was it girth? I can't remember so you'll just have to tune in to find out! Hosts: Andrew Lanca: T: (@ElAenciae) I: (@ElAenciae) Sam Hall: I: (@samunderscorelastname) Podcast Topics: 00:01:18 What we've been playing lately. 00:02:07 Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: First Impressions 00:10:22 It's Got Some Issues 00:37:43 The Good Stuff 00:58:17 Final Thoughts Produced by The Mind Refinery: www.themindrefinery.com/podcast Mix: George Lagos (T: geo_lag42) Edit: Bojan Nedic: T: (@teh_bojangles) Design: Samantha Clark eMail Samantha  and  visit the Tailored Pants Design Website

    1h 24m

  5. 11/11/2022

    BUFFS N' NERFS: Oh Canada

    Andrew and Sam discuss games made the Canadian way, eh! That as well as their love for s****y pizza. Hosts: Andrew Lanca: T: (@ElAenciae) I: (@ElAenciae) Sam Hall: I: (@samunderscorelastname) Podcast Topics: 00:02:12 1. What have you been playin? 00:11:43 2. Made in Canada: History of Canadian Gaming 00:20:49 3. Canadian Sensibility 00:31:47 4. Favourite Canadian Games 00:52:25 5. Best Pizza In Toronto? Maybe the World!...Also Q-Bert... 00:55:17 5. One Pizza Tangent Later - Back to Games 01:07:36 6. Nothing More Canadian Than Talking Smack About America Produced by The Mind Refinery: www.themindrefinery.com/podcast Mix: George Lagos (T: geo_lag42) Edit: Bojan Nedic: T: (@teh_bojangles) Design: Samantha Clark eMail Samantha  and  visit the Tailored Pants Design Website

    1h 9m

  6. 11/01/2022

    BUFFS N' NERFS: Game Media and Distribution

    Andrew and Sam discuss the way games are distributed through the various media and platforms. Hosts: Andrew Lanca: T: (@ElAenciae) I: (@ElAenciae) Sam Hall: I: (@samunderscorelastname) Podcast Topics: 00:02:51 What have we been playing? 00:15:34 Game Distribution: Stadia may be dead but is cloud gaming? 00:30:12 Game Purchasing Platforms 00:51:37 Crossplay Produced by The Mind Refinery: www.themindrefinery.com/podcast Mix: George Lagos (T: geo_lag42) Edit: Bojan Nedic: T: (@teh_bojangles) Design: Samantha Clark eMail Samantha  and  visit the Tailored Pants Design Website

    1h 5m
  7. BUFFS N' NERFS: Cinematography in Gaming

    09/27/2022

    BUFFS N' NERFS: Cinematography in Gaming

    Andrew and Sam, along with Special Guest nerd and friend of the family, Bojan Nedic, drag this pod out discussing the cinematography in their favourite games of late. Hosts: Andrew Lanca: T: (@ElAenciae) I: (@ElAenciae) Sam Hall: I: (@samunderscorelastname) Special Guest: Bojan Nedic: T: (@teh_bojangles) Podcast Topics: 00:02:26 1. Currently Playing 00:14:18 2. Cinematography in Video Games Intro 00:36:30 3. Differences, Advantages and Disadvantages 01:01:30 4. Sam's Picks - Great Cinematography in Games 01:06:09 5. Lanca's Picks - Great Cinematography in Games 01:19:00 6. Bojan's Picks - Great Cinematography in Games 01:36:11 7. The Future of Cinematography in Gaming Produced by The Mind Refinery: www.themindrefinery.com/podcast Mix: George Lagos (T: geo_lag42) Edit: Bojan Nedic: T: (@teh_bojangles) Design: Samantha Clark eMail Samantha  and  visit the Tailored Pants Design Website

    1h 53m
  8. BUFFS N' NERFS: Summer Announcements 2022

    08/02/2022

    BUFFS N' NERFS: Summer Announcements 2022

    Andrew and Sam discuss recent announcements for releases comming later this year and 2023. Hosts: Andrew Lanca: T: (@ElAenciae) I: (@ElAenciae) Sam Hall: I: (@samunderscorelastname) Podcast Topics: 00:00:53 1. Daily Play Update: What we've been playing. 00:18:21 2. Discussing New Releases Coming in the Next Year - Resident Evil 4 Remake 00:28:50 3. The Calisto Protocol 00:32:28 4. Stray 00:35:38 5. Goat Simulator 3 00:39:05 6. Classic BNN Tangent: Read Dead Online Shutdown 00:44:39 7. Sonic Frontiers 00:48:51 8. The Tomorrow Children 00:52:41 9. The Last of Us Remake 00:58:25 10. Blanc 01:02:41 11. No Man's Sky....But On the Switch....Good Luck 01:03:46 12. Harvestella 01:10:57 13. Hideo Kojima Working With Microsoft Xbox On "An Experience Unlike Any Other" (Lanca is a Kojima Simp Confirmed) 01:13:23 14. Starfield 01:22:12 15. Do we need a new E3? Produced by The Mind Refinery: www.themindrefinery.com/podcast Mix: George Lagos (T: geo_lag42) Edit: Bojan Nedic: T: (@teh_bojangles) Design: Samantha Clark eMail Samantha  and  visit the Tailored Pants Design Website

    1h 33m
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Flicks. Food. TV. Geekdom. An exploration of the pop culture world seen through the eyes of the Mind Refinery. Guests include Mind Refinery senior creatives, acclaimed chefs, comedians, nerds with clout, filmmakers, game makers and a host of other culture gurus.

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