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Grab Life By The Controller
by Donnie Archer
Welcome to Grab Life By The Controller, where nostalgia is king. Here we will discuss games, memories and life. So get ready to reminisce, relive those amazing childhood gaming moments and grab life by the controller!
Episodes
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Episode 87 - Happy Father's Day
Gaming is about sharing a common interest and making memories with those you are closest with. In this episode, we talk with some of my favorite people about gaming memories they have with me....and their family.
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Episode 86 - Playing Together....But Separate.
In this episode, Peaches and I spend a week playing our own games....together but separately. Trust me, it'll make sense
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Episode 85 - Time To Get Back To Business
After a long hiatus, we're getting back in the swing of things....and our guest today, makes her long awaited return. The one and only Peaches is with us to talk about what we've been playing.
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Episode 84 - Post Pandemic Gaming and Collecting
In this episode, we talk with Ultragoldenant about what we've been up to in this post pandemic world, how the pandemic changed retro gaming and gaming memories!
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Episode 83 - Throwin A Shrimp On The Barbie For A Great Cause
In this episode we have a discussion with Jaysinn616 about a charity event extravaganza that hits his Twitch channel on February 19th 2022. This conversation is real and is the first episode to carry adult language...but when you discuss the things we cover, oh my heck and gosh darn it just…
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Episode 82 - Who's The Bossman?
In this episode we sit down with matt_the_bossman for a candid chat about gaming, streaming and pokemon!
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Episode 81 - An Introduction to ThePlugUgly56
In this episode we site down and talk with theplugugly56 about gaming experiences and memories, and why he games as well as collects.
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Episode 80 - Gaming Franchises That Saved Me
In this episode, I talk about the gaming franchises that saved my mental health. Everyone has their own personal struggles, and gaming can be a way to help get through them. I talk about the memories I have with some franchises that got me through some hard times in my life.
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Episode 79 - A Knight With Shining Memories
In this episode we speak with the one and only thetomorrowknight about the importance of gaming memories. Gaming memories are a powerful tool that can inspire others...don't understand what I mean? It's all good, just give a listen to this incredible conversation and I am pretty sure, you will…
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Episode 78 - An Open Discussion About Mental Health And Gaming
In this episode, things get real...we have an open discussion with pix3lviking about mental health and the ways gaming can affect us. If you ever feel down and need help, please know you are not alone. Mental health is something that everyone struggles with, and it's ok to not be ok. We all deal...
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Episode 77 - What Makes A Good Game?
In this episode we talk to the husband/wife streaming sensation, Kizzarks about what makes a good game. If you want to get involved in the conversation, find us on Instagram at Grablifebythecontroller.
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Episode 76 - A Streaming Hazard
This episode gets hazardous with the one and only Hazardousgc. From humble beginnings to the absolute king of hype, we discuss the ins and outs of streaming on Twitch.
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Episode 75 - Enter The Perler King
In this episode, the one and only perler king makes his debut appearance. We discuss his gaming influence and his art...plus we get a inside information on projects he's working on. You can find more on his instagram page, just search for Eringobrad.
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Episode 74 - What I did Over Summer Vacation
In this week's episode, Producer Peaches and I discuss what we have been up to during our long hiatus from the podcast. Thanks to everyone who supports the show, we appreciate you all!
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Episode 73 - Minis, Multicarts and More....Oh MY!
In today's episode, we chat with Ultragoldenant about all the options available to those who are gaming on a budget, wanting to add certain games to their collections or those that just want an arsenal of games at their disposal.
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Episode 72 - Pokémon Go-ing Places
On this episode, we discuss how we have been able to not only entertain our large blended family, through the Covid-19 Pandemic...but how we have all bonded and gamed together...both for fun and for competition.
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Episode 71 - Quarantime For Gaming
Home quarantine has a lot of people going bonkers, us included, but it has been a great time to jump into some games. As much as I like playing games by myself, I love playing games with my family. Today, we discuss my new favorite co-op game....Borderlands 3, with Producer Peaches, and see if…
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Episode 70 - Guitar Hero Family Time
In this episode, we talk with my daughter Alice, about the wonders and joy that can boy found in Guitar Her 3 and Guitar Hero World Tour. There's nothing better than gaming with your family, and I love how the power of music can bring people together.
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Episode 69 - Getting Down And Dirty With Some THPS
In this episode, we discuss the amazing game that is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater!
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Episode 68 - Who's Bad? We Are Bad Dudes!
In this weeks episode, I talk with Ultragoldenant about a Data East favorite, Bad Dudes!
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Episode 67 - What Online Gaming Really Means
With all the experiences we all have, it's important to share them with friends and family, and what better way to do that, than with online gaming. So Producer Peaches and I talk about some of our memorable online experiences.
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Episode 66 -Games That Were Revolutionary On The NES
In this episode, I share some games that I find to be the most revolutionary on the original Nintendo Entertainment System!
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Episode 65 - A Gamer’s Christmas
In this episode, I share with you some stories from this Christmas and from quite awhile ago.
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Episode 64 - An In Studio Chat With Kizzarks!
In this week's episode, we had the privilege to have our very first in studio guests, that weren't just our kids or parents. We had the awesome husband and wife stream team from Twitch, Kizzarks, in studio to chat about all things gaming!
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Episode 63 - PlayStation Memories
In this episode, I talk about some of the games on the O.G, PlayStation that made my teen years officially awesome!
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Episode 62 - I'm Thankful For The Original Nintendo
In this episode I share some personal fondness for the O.G., the original NES.
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Episode 61 - We're thankful for SEEEEEGAAAA pt2
Seriously, such a big and bold topic needed to be split into two episodes! In pt 2 we talk with ultagoldenant about all the many reasons we're thankful for Sega.
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Episode 60 - We're thankful for SEEEEEGAAAA pt1
In this episode, we get down to brass tacks with peter_graphic and the reasons we are thankful for Sega.
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Episode 59 - We’re Thankful For The SNES! SNES 4 Life!
In this episode, we get down to business, to defeat the Huns...with an interesting conversation with thegamingpowerups about why we’re thankful for the snes! Disclaimer, there were slight technical issues with the audio that i wasn’t able to fix.
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Episode 58 - We're Thankful For Handhelds
In this episode we talk with Producer Peaches (and myself) about the handheld systems and games that we are really thankful for.
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Episode 57 - Killing Zombies In The Name Of
In this episode, I give a slight look at a charity event we were involved in this last weekend and I discuss my favorite zombie franchise of all time. Call of Duty Zombies!
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Episode 56 - Killing All The Floors
In this episode, we talk with Producer Peaches about the evolution of our gaming...and how it lead us to Killing Floor 2!
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Episode 55 - I Feel Like A Monster
This episode kicks off the spooky season with an unorthodox list of my top video game monsters. Do you agree, disagree, are undecided or think that I am off my rocker? Let me know. Find us on Instagram and Twitter and let me know!
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Episode 54 - I'd Like To Buy A Vowel
This is a special episode and it is dedicated to my lovely wife. We don't have a lot of games in common, when it comes to games we both played growing up, but this is probably the one we both enjoyed the most. We're discussing the one and only (although there's two) Wheel of Fortune! Thanks to...
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Episode 54 - Miracle on 64th Street
In this episode, Ultragoldenant introduces me to a game that definitely deserves more attention. I'm talking about 64th Street: A Detective Story
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Episode 53 - Bloodstained: Ritual of the Podcast
In this episode we dive deep into Bloodstained: Ritual of the night with our good friend JP from JP's Retro Game Night. With both of us appreciating the complex nature of retro games, we took that and applied it towards the spiritual successor to Symphony of the Night. Did it measure up to our...
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Episode 52 - Nintendo and Peaches, What a Great Combination!
In this episode, we dive further down the rabbit hole into the gaming history of our beloved Producer Peaches. I throw in some Nintendo love as well!
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Episode 51 - Codes and The Games That Used Them
In this episode, I discuss some of the codes and cheats we grew up with. The Infamous Konami code, the Mortal Kombat blood code and more!
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Episode 50 - Looking Kinda Grim...di
On this week's episode we sit down for an in-depth conversation with Grimdithewanderer. We discuss his gaming influences and find out what makes him tick.
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Episode 49 - My Favorite Gaming Accessories part 1
In this episode, gaming accessories from the 8bit, 16 bit and PlayStation eras are discussed
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Episode 48 - WolfenDoom
In this episode, I talk iconic FPS's with the one and only thegamingpowerups. That’s right, Wolfenstein and Doom are here in this episode!
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Episode 47 - Underrated Characters
In this episode, we discuss characters from our gaming experience, that we find to be underrated. Do you know who else is underrated? ReverendSven, he's the guest on this episode and he does things that truly helps to give back to the gaming community and beyond.
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Episode 46 - Gaming During Vacation
In this episode, Peaches and I talk about our family, and how gaming is something we all enjoy, We also discuss how it has helped make our family vacation not just simpler but how it also added memories in it's own special way. This episode is dedicated to our kiddos. All our kiddos too! No…
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Episode 45 - Happy Birthday To GLBTC
July 15th marks the birth of the Grab Life By The Controller podcast. What better way to remember it, than to have a conversation with Producer Peaches. The woman behind the man when it comes to this little production. I couldn't do it without her! This episode is dedicated to you baby. IFLY!
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Episode 44 - The fall of Atari and Rise of Nintendo
In this episode we talk with ultragoldenant to wrap up, what went down with Atari.
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Episode 43 - Symphony of the Night
In this episode i discuss my new favorite game with thegamingpowerups.
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Episode 42 - Father's Day Edition
In this episode, we talk with my middle 3 girlies about the games that they have fond memories playing with their old man.
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Episode 41 - A Chat With Inside Voices Gaming
In this surprise episode, we talk with Inside Voices Gaming about our passions and why we do what we do!
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Episode 40 - A Sequel to Sequels That Outshine The Originals!
In this episode we talk sequels with Ultragoldenant and Thegamingpowerups and cover a few more titles!
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Episode 39 - Sequels That Outshine The Originals (in our opinions)
In this week’s episode, we discuss sequels that made a bigger impact on us than the originals. This week we talk with Producer Peaches and Peter_Graphic. It’s such a good conversation we’re going to be adding to it in the near future!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Grab Life By The Controller, where nostalgia is king. Here we will discuss games, memories and life. So get ready to reminisce, relive those amazing childhood gaming moments and grab life by the controller!
HOSTED BY
Donnie Archer
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Welcome to Grab Life By The Controller, where nostalgia is king. Here we will discuss games, memories and life. So get ready to reminisce, relive those amazing childhood gaming moments and grab life by the controller!
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Grab Life By The Controller is created and hosted by Donnie Archer.
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