Banter Banter

Mike and Manny make it back to the corner of survival and horror for a look at whether everyone’s back for bingo. Resident Evil 4 changes the way we expected a resident evil game to behave like. Gone are the fixed camera angles and tight corridors for run and gun action and suspense. Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Made in house with clay, paper and foil.Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarEmail: [email protected]

The Corner of Nostalgia and Reality drags you back for all things 1999! Manny and Mike look back at some big-ticket game topics from beyond the gaming graveyard. Tackling some major events like new console releases, franchise starters, and some notable mentions, even if they didn't come out in 99. Grab your seat at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality for more gaming conversations with Banter Banter!Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art based on work by:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarAaron's Socials: VIIIBitWizard on XEmail: [email protected]

Mike and Manny return to the corner of survival and horror to play alittle ‘choose your own adventure’ in this month’s BanterBanter. With a case of choice paralysis and no desire to getskewered through the face like Brad Vickers does in RE3, our hostsstay on the safe side and discuss the intricacies of this oddadventure that was almost not given the title of the 3rdRE game.Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Made in house with clay, paper and foil.Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarEmail: [email protected]

Following R.E. 2, Mike and Manny sit down at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality to chat about games and consoles that released in 1998! Several big hitting first release games of now major franchises, many strong follow-ups to smash hit franchise starters, and even consoles hitting the market. Grab your controller and a chair so you can sit with Banter Banter for another episode at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality.Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art based on work by:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarAaron's Socials: VIIIBitWizard on XEmail: [email protected]

Return to the corner of survival and horror in the next installment, where Mike and Manny as they discuss the 2nd installment of the infamous franchise, that began on the original PlayStation. Take refuge as the shop owner keeps a close eye on things.Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Made in house with clay, paper and foil.Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarEmail: [email protected]

Complimenting Each month's Resident Evil release, Mike sits us down at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality to check out other gaming events and releases in the year of the RE game release, and this time it is 1996! From franchise starters to famous sequels, system releases and flops, all the way to the present with connections to our gaming past. Grab your chair for Videum Gamez of Yore at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality with Banter Banter.Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art based on work by:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarAaron's Socials: VIIIBitWizard on XEmail: [email protected]

Step out of the corner of nostalgia and reality and seek shelter in this puzzle house. What a mansion would have these many death trap puzzles? The Winchester Mansion? No, Spencer wouldn’t be so happy about that. Give the Banter hosts some time with this escape room as they peek at the world of Survival Horror with Resident Evil 1 for the PS1.Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarEmail: [email protected]

Hercs and Jerks returns with episode 2 of Young Hercules! Aaron, Manny, and Mike change venues from the corner of Nostalgia and Reality to take the annual trip to the corner of Roman Mythology and Entertainment. Enjoy watching Ryan Hatchling in this episode and join three jerks share their favorite bits in this, the latest episode of Hercs and Jerks. Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art based on work by:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarAaron's Socials: VIIIBitWizard on XEmail: [email protected]

The 8th year of banter comes in strong and the Banter Banter hosts bring it in, with gusto. Coming back to the corner of nostalgia and reality, its time to look fondly on the late 90's and a franchise turning 30, Resident Evil. Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarEmail: [email protected]

Come Listen to the Bois of Banter every 1st and 3rd Monday to talk about media and crack wise on the corner of nostalgia and reality!

Come back to the corner of old with Manny and Mike while we check out the previous season’s highlights. Its never too late to sample the olden days of Banter.Intro/Outro:Dancin’ By Luke Bergshttps://www.chosic.com/download-audio/31978/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarEmail: [email protected]

With the end of every year comes the Banter Banter Shopping suggestions! Grab your seat at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality for Manny & Mike hot takes on holiday shopping.Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarAaron's Socials: VIIIBitWizard on XEmail: [email protected]

The classic Banter Banter lineup returns to continuously beat their heads against Ramona’s Evil Exes to help one thirsty Scott to fulfill his self imposed destiny. The arena is the latest definitive edition of the Ubisoft publish beat’em up. Joined by the obligatory 4th player, the entity known as Abi joins assist their run to Gideon Graves.Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarAaron on X: https://x.com/VIIIbitWizardEmail: [email protected]

After pretending to gain an hour of sleep from Daylight Savings, Mike brings the topic of items lost and items saved from time. Manny hops on a ship that is hanging out in a harbor by discussing a dust covered E-reader that has life left in it as Banter Banter sits down at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality for another episode.Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarAaron's Socials: VIIIBitWizard on XEmail: [email protected]

The Holiday Seasons are slamming into our faces and wallets! The Banter Banter hosts sit down again at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality to talk about the holiday log, which might be your backlog! Mike discusses some of his advance preparations for the bigliest of the Capitalist holidays and prior history of being empty of expendable cash to get things for family and friends. After a little chat about the spooky Friday night costumes, Manny shares his food holiday plan of attack to be as inclusive as possible. So grab your chair and take your seat with Banter Banter for another fireside chat at this corner called Nostalgia & Reality!Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarAaron's Socials: VIIIBitWizard on XEmail: [email protected]

We take time away from catching up on that streaming show and those game sale games we picked up to host another Banter Banter. Mike and Manny go over their hopes and laments with the pile of new media that constantly gets shoveled out at a puke inducing speed, never giving you time to catch up on those books you picked up on sale last fall. What to do with all that binge worthy show list your friends suggested?Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarEmail: [email protected]

Mike likes to Idle. Not like the way an engine does while you sit at a stoplight, more like the farms where you wait 20 hours to collect corn! Manny drops some light fax on his idle experience while dropping some mechanics on one of the idles he played once. Pull up your chair and idle your way through another Still Banter episode at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality.Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarAaron's Socials: VIIIBitWizard on XEmail: [email protected]

Mike & Manny consider all their old media and how it keeps popping up for some reason. A guest here, a cameo there. Cross overs and mashups are the focus in this Banter Banter!Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarEmail: [email protected]

Someone spent a high-level spell slot to bring the all-knowing Ninja back to life, and the world thanks whomever provided us with new content! That is right, Banter Banter kicks this episode off by pondering the best questions ever sent to the Ninja to answer. Not really, but Manny and Mike do review the Nostolgia of Ask a Ninja, some of the post history, and finally a dash of 'what if' just to round out the reality on this conversation. Grab your chair and pull up a seat at the Corner of Nostalgia and Reality for this installment from Banter Banter.Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarAaron's Socials: VIIIBitWizard on XEmail: [email protected]

Who are the host of banter picking a fight with next? Are they bringing the sauce to the kings of crossover, Capcom? Or is that Fortnite? Funko Pop open a cold one and get to thinning about the next thing Hatsune Miku will be in.Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarEmail: [email protected]

Caves are dark pits holding strange secrets, like mosquitoes frozen in brown-ish yellow stuff. Extinction be damned, science requires the answer! Can humanity resurrect long dead creatures? Mike thinks Jurassic Park series (movie and book) have already given us the answer. Put down that woolly mammoth mouse into your Juicy Couture handbag and grab a seat at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality with the two Hosts of Banter Banter, Manny & Mike. This Stilled Banter is the perfect amount.Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarAaron's Socials: VIIIBitWizard on XEmail: [email protected]

To address the heat, Mike & Manny go about throwing some ideas out there to see if they'll survive the heat. From walking through caves, to hitting the far north & south, the Banter hosts are hard set on keeping their sleeves long and their noses zinked. Grab a cool drink, some shades and a sun hat. Its a scorcher!Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarEmail: [email protected]

Banter Banter - Ep163 - Western WaresAfter sailing the high seas, Manny and Mike find themselves looking at artwork and different views on it. There is a misunderstanding from the western, or more specifically American, viewpoint regarding drawn stories. Anime is not the same as cartoons and we need to accept the responsibility of checking the content before giving it to kids. The Banter Boys get on a soapbox about violence vs. nudity as a double standard for what is ok for kids to consume via media, and ask for a little self reflection on who makes the money off content sales to our children. So put on a pirate hat and jump on the next boat ride to the corner of Nostalgia and Reality with Banter Banter.Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarAaron's Socials: VIIIBitWizard on XEmail: [email protected]

It turns out the free ports are now becoming more tempting as we all run out of ways to keep out locally purchased pieces of media. Mike & Manny look into creating a perspective from a couple of old boomers who still use plastic discs to listen to stuff and watch or play things. With no way to easily pay their corpo overlords for the media, they want to watch when there's no more internet. Guess its time to make those backups.Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarEmail: [email protected]

Sit down at the diner at the corner of nostalgia & reality with our banter hosts and have a fresh cup of coffee for a change to chase down that cherry pie. We're here for another episode to discuss the oddity that is David Lynch and Mark Frost's work on Twin Peaks. Will we ever figure out the real mystery behind the murder of Sara Palmer?Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarEmail: [email protected]

The Banter hosts come together with a dream and a prayer for informing folks about the holidays today. We talk about the historical values and media that is created from it for the first week of May.Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarEmail: [email protected]

In this no fangled country, we have gotten to look at various iterations of ol' pop on the television. From the times when you could come to dad for anything and he'd know just how to fix your troubles, we've come along way. Father's have become the most pitiable idiots and then gone all mopey. Let the Banter Bois figure it out for you. Intro/Outro: Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on insta website: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/ Cover art: Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Mike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

There's a little something about nostalgia. Thinking back and looking at the things we enjoyed with rose tinted glasses. Sometimes that isn't the case. Sometimes, we have to look at the things we liked and cringe. Intro/Outro: Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on insta website: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/ Cover art: Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Mike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

We all know Mike hates DST, but maybe that's blinded him to the history. Will Manny's attempts to bring his Banter host back count as anything? Maybe if he has an extra hour, he might be able to. Intro/Outro: Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on insta website: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/ Cover art: Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Mike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

Of course, the least qualified individuals to speak on female representation in video games are doing just that. From pixels to polygons, we take on the early years of gaming and bring the to today to talk about how women are being represented in this stilled Banter. Intro/Outro: Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on insta website: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/ Cover art: Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Mike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

The Banter hosts take a moment to think about the presence of melanin in the skin of game protagonists. Why doesn't art imitate life in this respect. We take a look before the shortest month flies by. Intro/Outro: Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on insta website: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/ Cover art: Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Mike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

This is the month to think about a few things. One of them can be romance, and the best way to cope with that is video games. Join the Banter hosts as Manny goes on about the dating sims that may make your night. Intro/Outro: Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on insta website: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/ Cover art: Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Mike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

Let's do the Time Warp! Aaron comes back as we add extra time to the clock. Banter Banter sits down with all THREE hosts (limited time only at the Bellview) to take a crack at Young Hercules with Ryan Hatchling. Released around the same time as Xena: Warrior Princess, the hosts can't help but get nostalgic here at the corner. Grab your chair and pull up a seat for this dose of chuckles with Banter Banter @ the corner of Nostalgia and Reality. Intro/Outro: Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on insta website: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/ Cover art: Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Mike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Aaron's Socials: VIIIBitWizard on X Email: [email protected]

Another year, another Banter. Manny & Mike set back up at the corner of nostalgia and reality to size up the new year. Running through the year titles, we look at the potential themes to tie this season to. Get ready for a stronger, smaller dose. Intro/Outro: Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on insta website: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/ Cover art: Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Mike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

Come listen to another season of Banter. Why drop the other Banter? We'll we've decided to take our own advice and mind our mentals as we take the brisk path to the corner of nostalgia & reality. Join us this year for smaller doses, just as often as the Banter hosts keep giving food for thought about media and its relation to real life, with a few topic shifts here and there. Intro/Outro:Kong Flix by Voicedbymic on instawebsite: https://blackboxentertainment.ca/Cover art:Pepper’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/peppertroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastMike’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarEmail: [email protected]

Sticking with the Podcast's tradition, we offer up the always seasonal clip episode. A chopped but not screwed retelling from 2023. The last season spent with the mythical host Aaron. Sit back and relax at the Corner of Nostalgia and Reality with this holiday clippy. Intro/Outro: "Caravan Bowser" by Flexstyle, XPRTNovice on OverClocked Remix - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03263 Cover Art: Valeria on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valeriyan_root/ Email: [email protected] Find them on social media: Aaron: https://twitter.com/VIIIbitWizard Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Find Mike On: https://linktr.ee/meanblazin Twitter : @Banter_Cast Facebook: @BanterBanterCast

Its the time of the year we can't avoid, as good capitalist consumer piggies. We grab the best of what we've bought to recommend and the top of our wish list. Don't forget, you don't need to buy your loved ones. Intro/Outro:Dancin’ By Luke Bergshttps://www.chosic.com/download-audio/31978/Cover art:@pepptertroopa on X: https://twitter.com/PepperTroopaBanter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_CastFind Mike On X: https://twitter.com/mike8timeManny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogarEmail: [email protected]

Fasten your seat belts as the Banter hosts reunite with long lost Aaron! They take off for new properties as they cover the animated series that cam out on the popular steaming platform from 2023. This time, they'll be deadly serious, this time. Intro/Outro: Threshold - From the Scott Pilgrim vs the World film Soundtrack by Universal StudiosCover Art:@PepperTroopa - On X (Twitter)Email: [email protected] them on social media:Aaron: / viiibitwizard Manny: / brogarcre Mike: / mike8time X (Twitter) : @Banter_Cast

Manny & Mike bring it back into the brighter side this episode, pondering what there is to look forward to after the doom & gloom this season. With plenty of reasons to turn this podcast around, we're now left with a want to look forward and look at what makes us happy. Intro/Outro: Dancin’ By Luke Bergs https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/31978/ Cover art: @pepptertroopa on X: https://twitter.com/PepperTroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Find Mike On X: https://twitter.com/mike8time Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

Tribalism, what is it good for? Initially for keeping us silly humans alive another day. Mike and Manny lightly seek the answer if tribalism is still good for humans. The trick for this episode is the nostalgia of Spirit kicking off the 'pop up location' fad. Fighting against each other never seems to turn out in a positive light. so in the shadow of Halloween, let us embrace the amazing diversity of humanity and planet earth. The reality is diversity drives profits. Before Mike turns this podcast around this episode, sit down and enjoy the latest conversation from Banter Banter. Intro/Outro: Dancin’ By Luke Bergs https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/31978/ Cover art: @pepptertroopa on X: https://twitter.com/PepperTroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Find Mike On X: https://twitter.com/mike8time Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

Mike & Manny take some time to bring it in and discuss the intricacies of advocating for a better tomorrow. No matter what it be, there are many levels to what you can add to the discourse from taking to protests and organizing info campaigns to educating yourself and normalizing talk about the issues. Everyone is a part of this! Intro/Outro: Dancin’ By Luke Bergs https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/31978/ Cover art: @pepptertroopa on X: https://twitter.com/PepperTroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Find Mike On X: https://twitter.com/mike8time Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected] Boilerplate Dialogue Social Media X: @Banter_Cast Manny: Linktree Mike: Mike8Time on X ART: @pepptertroopa on X Opening/Closing: Dancin’ By Luke Bergs

The USD. The US Dollar. The United States Dollar Bill. Damnit Mike, stop talking money! Banter Banter comes back again to do the Old Man Grumble about Capitalism, the Gold Standard, and Fiat Currency. Get onboard because politics in the USA impact your international currency! Now that the fear-mongering is over, Mike talks us through the history leading up to most of the globe using the USD as the baseline for their local currency. This is one of the few moments to catch a peak behind the curtains of the Banter Banter recording schedule because of major changes related to the political converation. At least you can enjoy another sit down at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality with Banter Banter. Intro/Outro: Dancin’ By Luke Bergs https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/31978/ Cover art: @pepptertroopa on X: https://twitter.com/PepperTroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Find Mike On X: https://twitter.com/mike8time Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

Mike and Manny do an informational dive into the silo of payment and compensation reports.  Acting like a couple of payroll specialists, this Banter Banter has some bad news for people who wonder if they’re getting paid enough.  Check your 401Ks and postpone the retirement another year or two. Intro/Outro: Dancin’ By Luke Bergs https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/31978/ Cover art: @pepptertroopa on X: https://twitter.com/PepperTroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Find Mike On X: https://twitter.com/mike8time Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

The US Government collected data, and without knowing it they answered a generational argument! No Generation is (on average) more or less productive than any other generation. Armed with this fact, Mike drags Manny into the recent internet battle going in between generations. They look at some internet categories of slang terms from different generations and come to one conclusion. That listening to this episode while sitting at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality puts life into perspective. Stop hating and just appreciate, another episode from Banter Banter! Intro/Outro: Dancin’ By Luke Bergs https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/31978/ Cover art: @pepptertroopa on X: https://twitter.com/PepperTroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Find Mike On X: https://twitter.com/mike8time Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

Manny & Mike look over the end of the summer break and consider the bitter sweet end of summer. From counting down the days, to cramming in one last hangout or vacation, these are wild times. What a better way to consider it than at the corner of nostalgia & reality. Intro/Outro: Dancin’ By Luke Bergs https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/31978/ Cover art: @pepptertroopa on X: https://twitter.com/PepperTroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Find Mike On X: https://twitter.com/mike8time Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

I like junk food, you like junk food, we all like junk food! July has so many junk food days that the month might as well just be call Junk-lye. The hosts of Banter Banter take issue with some of the holidays slated for July, like National Zoo Day and National Junk Food Day. Mike gets extra 'Grumpy Old Man' about having a specific day for all junk food after so many days of foods that are junk food. After throwing some spaghetti on the wall in frustration, Manny and Mike offer up the holidays that are decent to keep around and why. Make sure your chair isn't too hot before sitting down at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality for another episode of Banter Banter. Intro/Outro: Dancin’ By Luke Bergs https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/31978/ Cover art: @pepptertroopa on X: https://twitter.com/PepperTroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Find Mike On X: https://twitter.com/mike8time Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

Manny & Mike play the game "Gunshots of Fireworks" as they settle down so close to this explosive holiday. "America First" is on their mind as they consider nationalism and how it fits into berating a bond. How is it useful and where is it dangerous? It seems like the fandom toxicity talk all over again. Intro/Outro: Dancin’ By Luke Bergs https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/31978/ Cover art: @pepptertroopa on X: https://twitter.com/PepperTroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Find Mike On X: https://twitter.com/mike8time Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

Mike goes scorched earth on this episode in retaliation to the Sun beating down on him with all this heat. Mike shares that other counntries have air conditioned roads and gets a little upset that America is cearly weak and falling behind in this important life necessity. Manny thinks of a few chilly places to send bad people, and everything gets rounded out with a proper list of hottest and coldest places to live and just exist in around our spinning marble. Intro/Outro: Dancin’ By Luke Bergs https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/31978/ Cover art: @pepptertroopa on X: https://twitter.com/PepperTroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Find Mike On X: https://twitter.com/mike8time Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

The lone gerbils, Mike & Manny take their inner alpha beasts on a romp through he fields of banter as they feast on the bones of analogies. This means that its time to look into these comparisons, take a sip from the hair of the dog that bit you and put away your claws, because we're about to feed you a bitter pill. Its okay, we put it inside a bit of cheese and lunch meat. Intro/Outro: Dancin’ By Luke Bergs https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/31978/ Cover art: @pepptertroopa on X: https://twitter.com/PepperTroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Find Mike On X: https://twitter.com/mike8time Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]

Mike is swelling up with the information he has about bees, and on this edition of Banter Banter he shares it with you. Today is World Bee Day so our hosts share their nostalgia and reality about bees. Everything from bee origins and early domestication to pollinating misconceptions and commercial bee deaths. Are Manny and Mike the Bees Knees, or just a bunch of Bees Wax for talking about these creatures? Either way, pull up a chair for another episode at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality here on Banter Banter. Intro/Outro: Dancin’ By Luke Bergs https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/31978/ Cover art: @pepptertroopa on X: https://twitter.com/PepperTroopa Banter on X: https://twitter.com/Banter_Cast Find Mike On X: https://twitter.com/mike8time Manny’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/brogar Email: [email protected]