Turn-Based Besties

Turn-Based Besties
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Welcome to Turn-Based Besties, a podcast where two grown adults with no free time talk about their favorite RPGs! There's DJ, a lifelong, casual but often persnickety gaymer who loves retro RPGs and is trying to get into newer RPGs. A professional opera singer who loves to nerd out over the combination of music and video games! And Sam, a father of three who picked up gaming as an adult. A physician by day and gamer by night, his new eyes on old games warms DJ's heart! Theme music "Night Shade" by Adhesive Wombat. https://turnbasedbesties.my.canva.site

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 49: Review of Parasite Mutant Demo!

    Today Sam and DJ discuss the demo for the upcoming survival horror sci-fi RPG: Parasite Mutant! Also follow us on stuff! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnbasedbesties/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TurnBasedBestiesPod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@turnbasedbesties

    41 min

  2. FEB 27

    Episode 48: Flirt, Marry, Faint with RPG Characters!

    Sam and DJ surprise each other with different groups of RPG characters, and they have to decide in real time whether or not they'd rather: marry the character, flirt with them, or bring their HP down to zero! Also follow us on stuff! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnbasedbesties/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TurnBasedBestiesPod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@turnbasedbesties

    34 min
  3. Episode 47: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake Review

    FEB 6

    Episode 47: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake Review

    What a wordy title! Especially since DJ thinks the title is "1000 Doors!" Anyway, listen to the boys chat about this classic RPG. Also follow us on stuff! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnbasedbesties/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TurnBasedBestiesPod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@turnbasedbesties

    37 min

  4. JAN 31

    Episode 46: Convince Me to Play Code Vein II

    BONUS EPISODE on Code Vein II! Also follow us on stuff! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnbasedbesties/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TurnBasedBestiesPod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@turnbasedbesties

    34 min

  5. JAN 16

    Episode 45: Gaming Hopes and Dreams for 2026!

    The boys talk about their gaming hopes and dreams! Also follow us on stuff! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnbasedbesties/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TurnBasedBestiesPod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@turnbasedbesties

    32 min

  6. JAN 9

    Episode 44: Games We Are Excited for in 2026!

    The boys are back! First episode of 2026, and today we are chatting about our most anticipated games for what looks to be an incredible year of gaming! Also follow us on stuff! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnbasedbesties/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TurnBasedBestiesPod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@turnbasedbesties

    36 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    Episode 43: Our Top Games of 2025!

    Sam and DJ talk about their most beloved games of 2025! Also follow us on stuff:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnbasedbesties/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TurnBasedBestiesPod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@turnbasedbesties

    47 min

  8. 12/12/2025

    Episode 42: Convince Me to Play DemonSchool

    This week, DJ takes a swing at trying to convince folks to try out the new indie hit: DemonSchool! He also says the word "Giallo" at least 23 times. Also follow us on stuff:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnbasedbesties/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TurnBasedBestiesPod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@turnbasedbesties

    41 min
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Welcome to Turn-Based Besties, a podcast where two grown adults with no free time talk about their favorite RPGs! There's DJ, a lifelong, casual but often persnickety gaymer who loves retro RPGs and is trying to get into newer RPGs. A professional opera singer who loves to nerd out over the combination of music and video games! And Sam, a father of three who picked up gaming as an adult. A physician by day and gamer by night, his new eyes on old games warms DJ's heart! Theme music "Night Shade" by Adhesive Wombat. https://turnbasedbesties.my.canva.site

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  • Creator
    Turn-Based Besties
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Turn-Based Besties
  • Show Website
    Turn-Based Besties