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Western Iowa Intellectuals

The Boys riff and chat about entertainment, but mostly video games.

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    Episode 42: Joe is Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

    The boys talk about Joe's recovery from his recent surgery and how AWESOME his life is going to be moving forward. Other topics include vertical aspect ratio movies, power rangers, and the new Halo.

  2. 19

    Episode 41: Lifeguards N' Gastric Bypass

    The boys continue to talk about Joe's imminent surgery. Other topics include Bryan's bike racing and Joe meeting a Lady Lifeguard.

  3. 18

    Episode 40: Bryan the Bodybuilder?

    The boys talk about Bryan's possible future in classic physique bodybuilding. Spider-Man and Venom come up, as they do in all great conversations.

  4. 17

    Episode 39: Joe Gets Ready For His BBL

    The boys talk about Bryan joining a Jewish Gym and Joe gets ready for his gastric bypass bariatric surgery (which is not a BBL but BBL is a funnier title)

  5. 16

    Episode 38: Bryan is IRON MAN

    The boys talk about Bryan's recent Iron Man and how Ragbrai is just tailgating on bikes.

  6. 15

    Episode 37: Feeders and Feedees

    The boys talk about empathy being autistic, the development of childhood morality, and a fetish some people have called "Feeders and Feedees" where one person feeds another. We also covered the "Eiffel Tower" and Pokemon Cards.

  7. 14

    Episode 36: Counterfeit Ass Beskar

    The boys talk about the video game "Mixtape", the TV show "The Boys", and "Star Wars". Ibogaine comes up too, because we can't stay on topic to save our lives.

  8. 13

    Episode 35: Joe Vs. Soap Scum

    The boys talk about Joe's new shower door and how it requires cleaning after each and every shower session. Other topics include Godzilla and the Playboy Mansion.

  9. 12

    Episode 34: Bicycles, Red Pills, and Robot Wives

    The boys talk about Bryan's bicycles, Joe's descent into red pill videos, and the impact "robo-wife" could have on civilization.

  10. 11

    Episode 33: Bidets-Behind The Streams

    The boys talk about bidets, trading card collecting, wakesurfing, and wrestling (The sport, not pro-wrestling).

  11. 10

    Episode 32: I Choose You, Hot Waitress!

    The boys talk about a range of topics, including movies. Including offensive Pokémon nicknames, addiction, hot waitresses, and Fred Durst.

  12. 9

    Episode 31: The REAL Call Me by Your Miami Connection

    The boys again talk about a range of topics, including movies. This time; they actually do talk about the movies "Call Me by Your Name" and "Miami Connection". Dave was just dumb and accidentally titled the last one what this one was supposed to be called. Other topics include BJJ and Johnny Knoxville's catheter.

  13. 8

    Episode 30: Call Me by Your Miami Connection

    The boys talk about a range of topics, including the movies and fraternity traditions. Dave's Dad builds stuff in the background, but Dave was able to edit out all of the construction noises. Also, Joe loves Pam Bondi, a lot.

  14. 7

    Episode 29: Joe's Hand vs 100 FleshLights

    The boys talk about the 100 men vs 1 gorilla meme, and that devolves into the regular scheduled nonsense.

  15. 6

    Episode 28: The History of Mustaches and the Future of AI Videos

    The boys talk about the history of weirdo's association with mustaches and how AI-made videos will probably replace pornography.

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    Episode 27: Circumcision Debates and Candle Pranks.

    The boys talk about New Year's goals and random other stuff.

  17. 4

    Episode 26: Bryan's Disney Detox

    The boys talk about Steam Sales, Bryan's Disney Trip, and Dave records his first episode in his new house.

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    Episode 25: No Joe 2: No Joe Returns

    The boys talk about Dispatch and personal favorite romance options in RPGs throughout their gaming experiences. Joe didn't show up in this episode once again. He does make it to the next one, I promise.

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    Episode 24: Post Halloween Stress Disorder

    The boys recap the recent Halloween shindig and ponder the status of Bonnie Blue's father.

  20. 1

    Episode 23: No Joe

    The boys talk about Star Wars and audiobook favorites, including Brandon Sanderson and Stephen King. No Joe this episode :(

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    Episode 22: Joe Getting a Little Treat

    The boys laugh and joke about a bunch of topics, including Dave being sick and Joe encountering a pair of boobies at a party.

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    Episode 21: Gallon In, Gallon Out?

    The boys reconnect with laughter, discussing everything from 90s anime edgelords to Oscar-bait movies.

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    Episode 20: Gold Chain Necklace: The Bad-Ass-ium Boost

    The boys talk about what ladies love, bariatric surgery, and Dave's blood results.

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    Episode 19-Labor Day Adventures

    The boys talk about their Labor Day Weekend and childhood video games.

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    Episode 18-Patch Notes: Life Updates v6.9

    The boys talk about general life updates.

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    Episode 17-Joe's Bad Day

    The boys talk about Joe's bad day. Also Dave brings up Jiu-Jitsu. NOW IN VIDEO!!!!!

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    Episode 16-King of the Monsters

    The boys talk about the new recording software and Godzilla movies.

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    Episode 15-Here We Go Again

    The boys finally release a new episode after a two-year hiatus. They mostly discuss what happened during that time.

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    Episode 14-Zoo-bilee 2023

    The boys went to the zoo and talk about it. They also predictably talk about random stuff.

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    Episode 13-"The Mitochondria Is The Powerhouse Of The Cell, B*tch!"

    The boys partake in the time-honored tradition of aimless rambling for an hour or so.

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    Episode 12-Xbox Showcase Predictions (Spoilers; Joe is wrong)

    The boys talk Xbox showcase. Predictions are made, but not all correct.

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    Episode 11-A Special Set of Skills

    The boys try to talk about the new Zelda.....But they talk a lot about the Taken movies.

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    Episode 10-Sun, Fun, and Nothing To Do (Except Jedi Survivor)

    The boys split paths for the week. Brandon and Bryan are too busy this week. Meanwhile; Joe beats Jedi Survivor and Dave is on vacation. All have fun.

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    Episode 9-Contents include 1 % Jedi Survivor Predictions and 99% Off Topic Bulls**t.

    The boys are excited about Jedi Survivor and make some predictions. But as usual, they get easily distracted and talk about other topics.

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    Episode 8-Last of Us Who Hasn't Played Last of Us

    The boys educate Dave about the Last of Us, because he's the last gamer on Earth who hasn't played it yet.

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    Episode 7-Questing for Questions

    The boys participate in the time-honored tradition of gross hypothetical questions.

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    Episode 6-Underrated Games Part 2...But Not Really

    The boys try to talk about the other two lists of underrated games. They fail. Instead; the boys get distracted and talk about AI and Kid Rock.

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    Episode 5-Rescuers Down Underrated

    The boys talk about their favorite underrated video games.

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    Episode 4-Guilty as Charged

    Boys talk about Guilty Pleasures.

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    Episode 2-Roping is Out, Top Games of the 2010s in is

    The boys talk about their top 5 video games of the 2010s. They also decide that "Throwin' Rope" isn't a good title anymore

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    Episode 3-Avatar: The Way of Bodies, Bodies, Bodies

    The boys talk about movies they recently watched, but it’s mostly just arguing over “Bodies, Bodies, Bodies” and “Avatar: The Way of Water”. Enjoy the banter 🎥

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    Episode 1-Phantom Roping

    Introduction to the boys

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Boys riff and chat about entertainment, but mostly video games.

HOSTED BY

Joe Kohorst

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The Boys riff and chat about entertainment, but mostly video games.

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