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Burly Bantz Podcast

Two loud-mouthed idiots with thumbs of steel and Wi-Fi in their veins dive headfirst into the wild world of gaming and internet chaos. From the hottest takes on the latest drops to deep dives into meme culture, digital drama, and pixelated nostalgia — nothing's off-limits. If you're a gamer who lives online, this is your new favorite noise.Grab your headset, jump on the sofa with us it’s about to get burly

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    Is Pokémon GO Fest saving live gaming events

    Welcome to the FULL, uncut Discord Exclusive edition of Episode 22 of the Burly Bantz Podcast! If you love the extra banter, this is the version for you. Today, we're tackling a massive cultural shift. The stereotype of the isolated gamer is dead. But with traditional eSports facing massive layoffs and virtual Fortnite concerts lacking that real-world connection, where are live events actually heading? We answer the big question: Is the massive, city-wide participation of Pokémon GO Fest (and the high-stakes madness of the Microsoft Excel World Championships) saving the live gaming experience? PLUS, because this is the extended cut, you get our entire unfiltered weekly catch-up! We talk about disastrous IKEA runs, Adam's birthday escape room failures, how to properly eat a Battenberg cake like an absolute savage, and we finish off the show with Joe's chaotic stories from the Italy DLC (Naples and the Amalfi Coast). Grab a Kraken cup, fire up those spreadsheets, and let's get into it! 🍔 Battle of the Boss Man:This week's Takeaway Review features Sofra Express Grill Kitchen stepping up to challenge last episode's kebab champion! 👇Jump in the Discord and tell us who actually does the best Kebab in Wakefield? Give us your recommendations for the next Boss Man Clash! ⏱️ Episode Chapters:0:00 - Intro & The XLOOKUP Hook 1:05 - Welcome to the Discord Exclusive & The Jadam Sauce 2:47 - The Weekly Catch-Up Starts (Kraken Cups & Milestone Subs) 6:13 - The "Fist Army" Van 8:29 - The Super Mario Bros Movie Review 10:36 - The Chaotic IKEA Runs (Missing Pieces & Mashed Potato Hot Dogs) 17:36 - The Algorithm: "New Tech" vs. Skills & 90s Soundtracks 21:14 - Adam's Birthday: Powerwashing & Harry Potter Escape Rooms 25:42 - Tapas Takeaways & The Battenberg Hammer Technique 30:02 - Flint & Steel, Gardening & Alan Titchmarsh 34:16 - Litter Picking & A Nathan's Gallery 36:44 - Joe's Algorithm (Scientology Speedruns & Jelly Toys) 43:18 - Main Topic Intro: Is Pokémon GO Saving Live Events? 44:26 - Traditional Festivals vs. Virtual Concerts (Fortnite) 52:03 - Player Name of the Week ("You Wet Wipe 123") 55:25 - Gaming News (Crimson Desert, GO Fest Mega Mewtwo, GTA V Money) 1:06:37 - What Joe's Been Playing (Arc Raiders Update) 1:11:12 - Main Topic: eSports Stadiums, High School Leagues & Saudi Money 1:35:00 - What Adam's Been Playing (Pokémon Leaf Green Living Dex) 1:38:54 - Ambassador Corner (The Campsite, Smart QRs & Go Fest Council Struggles) 1:51:02 - Main Topic: Pitching GO Fest & The Power of Exploration 2:21:01 - Meme of the Week (Sex Mayo vs. Joker Poo Poo) 2:24:54 - Takeaway Review: Sofra Express Grill Kitchen (Kebab Clash!) 2:40:23 - Main Topic: The Excel World Championships 2:48:32 - Off-Topic: Joe’s Italy DLC (Naples, Amalfi Coast & Chaos Europe) 3:06:50 - Outro & Final Thank Yous 📱 FOLLOW THE BURLY BOYS:Discord: https://discord.gg/XaBYjB9XJ7 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burly.bantz.podcaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/burlybantzpodcastTwitter/X: https://x.com/BurlyBantz#PokemonGO #GoFest #LiveGaming #Esports #BurlyBantz #Podcast #TakeawayReview #ArcRaiders #GamingNews #ComedyPodcast #Wakefield #KebabClash

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    Mini Episode: Go Tour & All Out 26

    Welcome back to another mini-episode! This week, we are breaking down the highs and lows of the massive Go Tour and the 30th Anniversary "All Out" event. Did Niantic truly go all out, or did they just drain our incubators? We dive deep into the new Super Mega mechanics, the pain of organizing raids with people who forget to revive their counters, and the absolute chaos of the regional egg pools. Plus, we ask the real hard-hitting questions: are raid backgrounds secretly just the new stickers? (Sorry, Erin! )What we cover in this episode:-The Build-up: Raid hours, the Primal energy grind, and securing every single retro Pikachu hat.-Super Megas: Navigating Link Charges, breaking shields, and why casual lobbies struggled with the new difficulty.-The Egg Tragedy: The elusive Hawlucha and Klefki, hatching standard Heracross instead, and the pain of 2km baby eggs draining our incubators during All Out.-All Out 30th Anniversary: Biome-dependent wild spawns, the heartbreak of fleeing Galarian birds on Incense, and why Niantic desperately needs to introduce Safari Balls.-Community Vibes: Relocating our meetups to the park, coordinating Furfrou trims, and our pitch for a custom "Burly Bantz" Wobbuffet and Timburr event.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Was it a Good Event? 1:03 - Go Tour Prep: Raid Hours & Pikachu Hats 4:39 - Super Megas, Link Charges & Raid Struggles 8:30 - Are Backgrounds the New Stickers? 16:08 - Park vs. Town: Community Meetups & Roots 17:38 - The 12k/10k Egg Pool Pain 19:30 - Furfrou Trims & The Elusive Litleo 25:31 - Masterwork Research & Time Gates 29:12 - The 30th Anniversary "All Out" Event 31:04 - Fleeing Legendary Birds & Safari Balls 39:17 - Outro & Pitching "Danny's Pallets" Let us know what you thought of the events (and what you'd want to see for the 10-year Pokémon GO anniversary) down in the comments!

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    Digital War Crimes & 4 Cans of Monster

    🚨 PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING: Joe’s blood is currently 80% neon green. Proceed with caution.Welcome to the Discord Exclusive Uncut Edition of Burly Bantz! Because you are in the VIP lounge, you get the full, unhinged 2-hour recording of Episode 21, complete with the IRL Catch-Up that the lawyers made us cut from the main YouTube feed.This week, we debate the ethics of "Cuck Houses," Joe invents Trojan Horse food (a scotch egg inside a pie), and Adam goes to war with a fat pigeon.Then, since it’s April 1st, we dive into absolute digital nonsense. We’re breaking down the greatest, the worst, and the most evil pranks ever pulled by game developers and content creators. From dual-wielding pressure washers to completely collapsing the Wakefield Pokémon GO economy at 2:00 AM, we cover every "digital war crime" in the book. Plus, Adam gets ambushed with a brutal game of "Fake or Just Stupid?"👇 Drop a comment in the Discord: Have you ever completely destroyed a friend's Minecraft server just for a laugh? Let us know your best gaming pranks down below!⏱️ UNCUT CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - The Monster Energy Public Health Warning00:01:51 - IRL Catch-Up: "Cook Houses" & Trojan Horse Food00:07:25 - Adam's Week: Compost Bins & Fat Pigeons12:49 - Algorithm Talk: Influencers & ASMR Aldi17:42 - Fake or Just Stupid? (Tech & Gaming Trivia)25:49 - Dev Pranks: Fortnite, Minecraft & Pokémon GO35:15 - Player Name of the Week (Epstein’s Island?!)37:39 - Gaming News: PS Dynamic Pricing & Minecraft Live44:13 - The "Cozy" Success of Pokopia47:50 - ARC Raiders & The Flute of Death51:46 - The Razer Brainrot Translator Headset55:24 - Arc Raiders: The Legend of the Hairpin Bandit1:00:20 - What Adam’s Playing: Pokémon Leaf Green1:11:15 - Community Ambassador Corner: Campsites1:18:59 - Our Personal Pranks: GTA Vice City Betrayals1:20:31 - The Minecraft Trojan Horse & Dirt Pyramid War Crime1:25:44 - The 2:00 AM Pokémon GO Gym Heist1:28:03 - Pitching Our Own Gaming Prank Ideas1:34:21 - Meme of the Week: Gay Chat vs. Foot Tape1:40:38 - Takeaway Rating: Chai Dhabbah1:54:52 - Off-Topic: Joe Smells Colors & Invents 'Blurple'2:04:19 - Outro & The Mini Egg Review🍔 THIS WEEK'S TAKEAWAY:A massive shoutout to Chai Dhabbah for the elite Mixed Kebab, Loaded Masala Fries, and the incredible hospitality with the secret-recipe Kashmiri Chai. If you are a UK food creator (@RateMyTakeaway @FoodReviewClub @The.Tight.Englishman), you need to visit this hidden gem! (Official Burly Score: 8.625 / 10 - Day One Buy!).📱 FOLLOW THE BURLY BOYS:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burly.bantz.podcaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/burlybantzpodcastTwitter/X: https://x.com/BurlyBantz#GamingPodcast #DiscordExclusive #AprilFools #GamingPranks #BurlyBantz #ArcRaiders #MinecraftPranks #PokemonGO #TakeawayReview #ChaiDhabbah #BritishComedy #UncutPodcast

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    Is Pokémon GO Still About Pokémon? (Or Just a Second Job?) | Burly Bantz Ep. 20

    Does opening Pokémon GO feel like a massive checklist of chores before you can even catch a single thing? 😩🎒 Between managing bag space, checking Campfire, sending 50 gifts, doing Routes, and collecting Max Particles, Joe argues the game isn’t even about Pokémon anymore. Adam tries to defend the community aspect, but a deep dive into Niantic's AR mapping conspiracy might just prove Joe right.Plus, we’re debuting our BRAND NEW 5-Tier Takeaway Rating System (from "Shovelware" to "Game of the Year"), breaking down Spider-Man 2’s weird pacing issues, and Joe pitches his million-dollar business idea: The Man Spa (featuring indoor fireworks and a wall of fire BBQ).👑 WANT THE DISCORD EXCLUSIVE CATCH-UP?The first 30 minutes of this recording were way too chaotic for YouTube. If you want to hear the "Half Burger Mystery", Adam fighting for his life against a bouncer, and the Quaxley Claw Machine rage bait, join our Discord server!👉 Join the Burly Bantz Discord: https://discord.gg/XaBYjB9XJ7 ⏱️ Episode Chapters:00:00:00 - Cold Open & Intro00:03:01 - MAIN DEBATE: Is Pokémon GO still about Pokémon? Part 1 - Feature Bloat00:15:02 - Player Name of the Week00:22:25 - Gaming News: Horizon, Pokopia & More00:31:22 - Joe’s 88-Hour ARC Raiders Obsession (Interrogations & Karaoke)00:43:12 - MAIN DEBATE: Is Pokémon GO still about Pokémon? Part 2 - AR Mapping Con00:48:10 - Adam’s Spider-Man 2 Review & Terraria Trophy Boosting00:59:06 - Community Ambassador Corner & The "Caps Lock" Divorce01:11:35 - MAIN DEBATE: Is Pokémon GO still about Pokémon? Part 3 - MONEY!01:19:24 - Meme of the Week: The Pterodactyl Duck vs. Foreshadowing01:28:15 - The NEW Takeaway Rating System (Sicilian Pizza)01:44:10 - MAIN DEBATE: Is Pokémon GO still about Pokémon? Part 4 - Community01:55:28 - Joe's Unhinged Business Ideas: The Man Spa & The Retro Cafe02:08:25 - Final Thoughts & Outro📱 Follow the Bantz:Twitter/X: https://x.com/BurlyBantzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/burlybantzpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burly.bantz.podcaDiscord VIP: https://discord.gg/XaBYjB9XJ7If you enjoyed the bantz, make sure to hit that LIKE button, subscribe for more gaming debates, and let us know in the comments: Is Pokémon GO just a chore simulator now? 👇

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    What does Playstation stand for anymore?

    What does PlayStation actually stand for in 2026? We dive deep into Sony's identity crisis, the death of gaming mascots, and why everything feels like a "blank slate" nowadays. From the golden era of PS2 to the modern lack of exclusives, we ask the awkward question: Has PlayStation lost its soul?Plus: 🔫 Arc Raiders & Marathon: Are extraction shooters taking over? (And the tragedy of "Brian"). 📸 Drunk Fails: The "I don't collect pictures of babies" incident & The Oiled-Up Burglar plan. 🧠 Viewfinder Review: Why this mind-bending puzzle game is a must-play. 🥫 Off-Topic: An exclusive tour of the legendary "Bean Shelf". 😂 Meme of the Week: "Tough times never last" vs The "Beautiful Movie" list.Want the uncensored chaos? The extended edition features our full "How Was Your Week" catch-up, extra drunk stories, and unhinged rambling — only in our Discord. Join the squad here: https://discord.com/invite/TsPvJxH7VQ⭐ Chapters 00:00:00 Intro & The PlayStation Question 00:03:01 How Was Your Week Highlights 00:05:37 Player Name of the Week: Simon_Cowell 00:09:15 What We've Been Playing: Viewfinder Review 00:27:23 Gaming News: Marathon & Arc Raiders 00:38:54:The Legend of Brian (Arc Raiders Story) 00:43:52 Off Topic: The Bean Shelf Tour 00:53:53 Community Ambassador Corner 00:58:12 Meme of the Week (Tough Times vs. Beautiful Movie) 01:05:28 Main Discussion: What Does PlayStation Stand For? 📱Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/burlybantzpodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@burly.bantz.podca Twitter/X: https://x.com/BurlyBantz🙌 Mentions & Credits Meme Creators shown: Gala Galang_ASR10 (Beautiful Movie List) 🎮Games discussed: Viewfinder, Arc Raiders, Marathon, Pokémon GoComment YOUR favorite PlayStation mascot below! (And are you Team Oiled-Up Burglar?) 💬#GamingPodcast #PlayStation #PS5 #ArcRaiders #Viewfinder #PodcastClips #DrunkStories #GamingCommunity #BurlyBantz

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    The Burly Bantz Awards 2025 | The Best, Worst & Weirdest in Gaming

    🏆 The Burly Bantz Awards 2025 | Judge, Jury & Award GiversIt’s the most prestigious night in gaming*(*according to us).Welcome to The Burly Bantz Awards 2025, where we act as judge, jury, and award givers for everything that defined our year — the best, the worst, and the most unhinged moments in gaming, Pokémon GO, memes, takeaways, and real life.From accidental Master Ball disasters and Pokémon that personally victimised us, to the biggest Ws and Ls the gaming industry took this year — nothing is safe, and nobody is spared.Expect hot takes, questionable opinions, fake sponsors, and an awards ceremony that absolutely would not be allowed on television.🏅 Awards & Topics IncludeBest & Worst Games of the YearMost Fun Game of 2025Biggest W & Biggest L in GamingPokémon GO Awards (Events, Shinies & Trauma)Meme of the YearTakeaway of the YearContent Creator & Podcast AwardsThe takes that probably got us cancelled🎙️ About Burly BantzBurly Bantz is a gaming podcast covering video games, mobile games (especially Pokémon GO), internet culture, memes, and whatever real-life chaos we’ve found ourselves in that week.New episodes drop regularly at 12pm GMT on the first Wednesday of every month — subscribe so you don’t miss the next bad take.📢 Join the Conversation on Discord- https://discord.com/invite/TsPvJxH7VQ 👉 Which award did we get completely wrong?👉 What was your Game of the Year?👉 And which Pokémon ruined your life in 2025?Drop a comment — we will absolutely read it and argue. 🔔 Support the Podcast👍 Like the video if you enjoyed the chaos💬 Comment with your own awards📺 Subscribe for more episodes, clips, and bad decisions 📱 Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/burlybantzpodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@burly.bantz.podcaTwitter/X: https://x.com/BurlyBantz⏱️ Chapters & Awards Timestamps00:00:00 – Awards Intro00:01:08 – Fake Sponsors (Definitely Real)🎮 General Gaming Awards00:02:15 – Best Mobile Game00:04:10 – Player Name of the Year00:06:05 – Content Creator of the Year00:08:20 – Clip of the Year (Most Views)🔥 Game Section00:10:05 – Hot Take of the Year (Gaming Edition)00:13:55 – New Game of the Year00:15:45 – Community Award for Services to Gamers🎙️ Podcast & Media00:18:40 – Podcast of the Year00:20:10 – Best Gaming Adaptation🟡 Pokémon GO Awards00:23:05 – Best Event / Update00:26:40 – Shiny of the Year00:29:50 – Pokémon That Personally Victimised Us00:33:30 – “Why Is This Still in the Game?” Award00:36:45 – Adam’s 2025 Pokémon GO Stats🍔 IRL & Culture00:40:30 – Takeaway of the Year00:42:10 – Meme of the Year📉📈 Industry Awards00:44:50 – Biggest L of the Gaming Industry00:48:10 – Biggest W of the Gaming Industry🔮 Looking Ahead00:50:35 – Most Anticipated Games of 2026🏆 Final Awards00:53:40 – Most Fun Game of the Year00:56:20 – Biggest Disappointment00:59:10 – Game of the Year01:02:30 – Closing Chaos & Final Thoughts📝 Mentions & CreditsGames, franchises, platforms, and media referenced in this episode plus various content creators, podcasts, and gaming communities discussed under fair commentary (but are not limited to): @chilli_pips   @ben.m0v   @Trenchingboys   @LCSIGN   @LastStand-Media  (Sacred Symbols)@GameOlder2024 (Game Older Podcast) @ButtonBoysPodcast   @pokemongo   @Accursed_Farms  All trademarks and properties are the property of their respective owners

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    Pokémon GO: Wild Area Doncaster — A UK First Community Event

    Pokémon GO: Wild Area Doncaster was something completely new for the UK.This wasn’t run by Niantic.There was no official GO Fest setup.This event was organised and delivered by community ambassadors themselves — and over 6,000 trainers showed up.In this episode, we break down the Wild Area event honestly:✅What worked (and what absolutely didn’t)💵Paid vs free experience✨Safari Balls, Mighty Pokémon & shiny rates🫂Queues, lag, crowds, and community spirit❓Whether this kind of community-run Pokémon GO event is the futureFrom casual players to hardcore grinders, we give our unfiltered verdict on whether Wild Area Doncaster was worth the hype — and what Niantic should learn from it.🎙️ No scripts. No filters. Just raw Wild Area testimony.⏱️ Chapters00:00:00 – Intro00:02:14 - Saturday Event Gameplay (Wakefield)00:20:22 - Forever Friends & memorial accounts00:22:28 - Doncaster Community Ambassador Event00:30:30 - What Made the event different to a normal CA meet-up?00:42:00 - Feedback discussion 00:58:15 - Shoutouts01:01:05 - Thanks & Outro 🎧 Listen / Watch MoreNew episodes drop monthly on the first Wednesday🎥 Full episodes on YouTube🎙️ Clips & chaos on socials📍 Mentions & CreditsGame: Pokémon GO (Niantic)Event: Pokémon GO – Wild AreaLocation: Doncaster, UKOrganisers: UK Pokémon GO Community AmbassadorsShout outs:  @j0beatsTTV  &  @IanWaterfall ​

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    Santa Rage-Quits We Draft His Gaming Replacements

    We’re rebuilding Christmas using gaming characters only — drafting a brand new Santa, Mrs Claus, elves and reindeer in the most chaotic way possible. Plus:🎮 Pokémon Legends Z-A hate🔥 Should Pokémon have weapons?❄️ Monthly catch-up😂 Meme of the Week - @officialdrpepperman Vs Mrry Crithmus⭐ Chapters00:00:00 Intro00:04:17 How Was Your Week00:33:15 What Have We Been Playing01:04:34 Why Pokemon Shouldn't hold human things01:11:39 Community Ambassador Corner01:21:42 Meme of the Week01:26:49 Takeaway Rating - Syhiba01:38:44 Our Gaming Santa Squad ✨ Join the Community!💬 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/TsPvJxH7VQ🌐 All links in one place: https://linktr.ee/burlybantzpodcast📱 Follow us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/burlybantzpodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@burly.bantz.podcaTwitter/X: https://x.com/BurlyBantz🙌 Mentions & Credits🧊 Creators shown: @milestoneschicago @christycoysh @chilli_pips @Rangsk @ScheifferBates @FlawlessandBeyond @TrashTrek67 @Malte.GottschalkComment YOUR Santa Squad below! 🎅💬#GamingPodcast #ChristmasSpecial #PokemonLegendsZA #SantaSquad

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    The Truth About Review Bombing Games (ft. The Last of Us Fans)

    🎙️ From UFO sightings in Crete to gamers losing their minds over The Last of Us, this episode of the Burly Bantz Podcast might just be our most chaotic yet.Adam dives into the world of review bombing — why it happens, how it’s breaking games, and why The Last of Us fans keep getting caught in the crossfire — while Joe brings tales of holiday madness in Crete, including wild t-shirts, mysterious lights on a mountain (definitely aliens 👽), and the infamous “no crocs on escalators” incident.Joe also interviews Adam about his role as a  @pokemongo  Community Ambassador for a behind-the-scenes chat about what the role’s really like, plus:🔥 What we’ve been up to IRL (we're old 💀)🎮 Gaming news, What we've been playing & unhinged opinions🖼️ Meme of the Week: Batman vs  @NATOAWACS  🍕 Takeaway Review: Pizza Pizza👉 If you’re into gaming, Pokémon Go, memes, or just want to laugh at our life choices — this one’s for you!🕒 Timestamps00:00:00 Intro00:03:43 How Was Your Week00:29:35 What Have You Been Playing 00:47:51 Pokémon Go Events Review 01:04:51 Italian Brainrot Trading Cards01:08:25 Off Topic: Crete Mad Shit01:22:18 Interview with a Pokémon Go Community Ambassador 02:08:12 Meme of the Week02:13:04 Takeaway Rating: Pizza Pizza02:23:50 Main discussion: Review Bombing🧾 Mentions & AttributionsInfographics from  @LeekDuck  (Thank you for all you do in the Pokémon Go Community!)PNGs from https://pngtree.com✨ Join the Community!💬 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/TsPvJxH7VQ🌐 All links in one place: https://linktr.ee/burlybantzpodcast📱 Follow us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/burlybantzpodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@burly.bantz.podcaTwitter/X: https://x.com/BurlyBantz

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    Episode 15: The BEST Pokémon GO Fest Ever? Paris + Global 2025 Review!

    🎙️ From Paris to Wakefield, it’s time for our most chaotic (and slightly sunburnt) review yet! This episode of the Burly Bantz Podcast dives into the highs, lows, and wild stories from Pokémon Go Fest 2025 — Paris & Global. Alongside our big GO Fest breakdown, we’ve also got:🖼️ Meme of the Week🎮 What video games we’ve been playing🤯 A bizarre Christopher Walken YouTube encounter🗣️ Our usual IRL catch-up stories👉 If you’re into Pokémon Go, gaming banter, or just want to laugh at our misadventures, this one’s for you!00:00:00 Intro00:02:57 How was your week?00:41:22 What have you been playing 1:02:05 Off topic: Epic Christopher Walken Tale & Super Powers 1:08:22 Meme of the Week: Velociraptor vs Free Shavocado1:11:30 Takeaway Rating: Mr T's1:24:08 Paris Go Fest Review2:58:31 Global Go Fest Review✨ Join the Community!💬 Hop into our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/TsPvJxH7VQ🌐 All our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/burlybantzpodcast📱 Follow us on socials:Instagram: https://instagram.com/burlybantzpodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@burly.bantz.podcaTwitter/X: https://x.com/BurlyBantz

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    Episode 14: Why Everyone’s Travelling for Video Games Now (And We Did Too)

    🎮 New Episode Just Dropped! 🚗🎤🧠Your favourite chaotic gamer duo is BACK with a brand new episode where we catch up on life, games, and the weird corners of the internet.This week we’re diving into:🔥 What we’ve been up to IRL (spoiler: it’s unhinged)🕹️ The games that have taken over our free time🎶 Is Chappell Roan just Sheryl Crow in glitter — or something else entirely?🌍 Our main topic: Are gamers the new backpackers? From Pokémon GO Fests in Madrid and Paris to Assassin’s Creed in Rome — we dive into the growing trend of video game tourism. Are theme parks, museums, and even cities cashing in on our love of pixels?😂 Meme of the Week: Who found the funniest gem on the internet? We battle it out.🔑 And finally… does putting your car key to your head actually boost range, or is Big Car pulling one over on us?Tap in for hot takes, weird debates, and a whole lot of laughs. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — or we’ll assume you side with Big Car.#GamingPodcast #VideoGameTourism #PokemonGoFest #AssassinsCreed #ChappellRoan #SherylCrow #GamersIRL #MemeOfTheWeek #ConspiracyChat #BigCarConspiracy #PodcastEpisode #PopCulturePodcast #GamersWhoTravel00:00:00 Intro00:02:42 How was your week?00:26:45 What have you been playing 00:38:59 Off topic 00:45:49 Conspiracy Corner00:51:01 Meme of the Week00:58:11 Takeaway Rating01:11:35 Main discusion

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    Episode 13: Pokémon Go Fest Paris Prep

    Welcome back to another episode of the Burly Bantz Podcast, In this episode we have the usual chat about how our week has been and what we have been playing, We discuss our top Bo Burnham songs, Joe gets into a conspiracy theory and for our main topic we dive into full prep mode for Pokémon GO Fest Paris! We talk game plans, must-catch Pokémon, travel tips, and how we’re getting our inventories (and feet) ready for the big weekend.Mentioned LinksParis Discord https://discord.gg/zZxhgsdv86 - After Party https://t.co/lxc7KL7eupShoutout to the following for some awesome videos/websites used for research ;@LesFrenchiesTravel   @destinationwellknown  https://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/transport-parking/public-transport-parisAssets from - PNGTREETimecodes00:00:00 Intro & Sponsor00:06:40 How Was Your Week?00:35:42 What Have You Been Playing?00:54:02 Off Topic: Bo Burnham 01:08:49 Conspiracy Corner01:13:31 Meme of the Week01:19:27 Takeaway Rating01:27:56 Go Fest Prep Intro01:28:40 Before You Go01:42:00 What to Pack01:55:20 The Journey 01:57:13 CDG Airport to the City02:01:22 Orly Airport to the City02:04:46 Transport to the Park02:08:42 Transport Tickets02:13:46 Sight Seeing02:25:10 Food & Drinks02:30:34 Where to Play in Paris02:40:29 Park Day Tips02:50:43 Go Fest Bonuses & Features03:06:49 After Party03:09:36 OutroSearch Strings: Nundos - 0hp&0attack&0DefensePVP - 0-1attack&3-4defense&3-4hpMain Search - !legendary&!mythical&!Ultrabeast&!@special&!background&!shiny&!favorite&!3*

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    Episode 12: Rip Offlets

    WE ARE BACK!This week we chat about Pokémon Knock offs, We let it Rip, get into some conspiracy's, catch up with what's been going on in our lives and as always rate a takeaway. Game Older Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYUcikuOegMSave the Pichu - https://www.instagram.com/ben.m0v/RuneScape Scale Model - https://www.youtube.com/@RuneLoreKeeper#BurlyBantz #gamers #Podcast #memes #takeaway #foodratings #comedy #funny #videogames #fakeads #conspiraciesTimecodes00:00:00 Intro & Sponsor 00:03:15 Our first mention00:06:16 How has our week been?00:22:23 Player name of the week00:23:07 What have we been playing?00:36:40 Off topic (Drinklets)00:44:11 Conspiracy Corner00:49:48 Meme of the week00:55:26 Scopely buying Pokémon go?01:06:32 Main Topic (Pokémon Ripoffs)01:48:09 Takeaway Rating02:02:10 Outro

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    Episode 11: 2024 Awards Show

    Join us as we celebrate 2024 in our special awards episode!We discuss our favorite moments of the year and hand out awards to who we thought came out on top as well as what we are looking forward to in 2025! #BurlyBantz #gamers #Podcast #memes #comedy #funny #videogames #pokemongo #awards #2024 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:31 Message from our Sponsor 00:03:38 Our Year 00:09:38 Podcast of the Year Award 00:12:42 DLC 'slash' Update of the Year Award 00:15:46 Content Creator of the Year Award 00:19:30 Adaptation of the Year Award 00:25:07 Meme of the Year Award 00:26:47 Adam's Pokémon Go Stats 2024 00:28:00 Best New Thing in Pokémon Go Award 00:34:56 Best Week Long Pokémon Go Event Award 00:38:20 Pokémon Go Bad Times Award 00:42:20 Takeaway of the Year Award 00:43:42 Message from our Sponsor 00:44:56 The Biggest Disappointment of the Year Award 00:47:10 Best New Game of the Year Award 00:53:30 Game of the Year Award 00:59:48 Our Most Anticipated Games of 2025 01:14:26 Outro

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    Episode 10: The Death Of Apex

    Welcome to this special episode of our podcast, where we dive deep into the world of Apex Legends! Join us on the sofa as we discuss our favorite map areas, rank all the legends, and share our thoughts on the weapons that make (or break) a match. We reminisce over some of our funniest moments in the game, along with the reasons why we decided to quit playing. Whether you're a seasoned player or a casual fan, this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and some nostalgic gaming moments you won’t want to miss! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:29 The Legends 01:02:02 Conspiracy Corner 01:07:59 Weapons 01:38:06 Meme Of The Week 01:40:47 The Maps 01:48:49 Burly Bants Apex Stories 02:09:58 Why We Quit 02:12:59 Takeaway Review 02:15:53 Outro

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    Episode 9: Christmas Special

    Join us as we celebrate (and almost choke on) the magic of Christmas! In this video, we fight back tears of laughter to discuss the top Christmas/wintery games, reminisce about the best gifts we've ever received, and taste-test a classic festive food. Don't miss out on the holiday spirit!

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    Episode 8: Our Ridiculous Games

    Join us as we discuss our week, what we have been playing, memes that caught our attention and more all while wandering off on our standard tangents. This week we talk about the most ridiculous games we have played and Joe asks Adam a question about winning the lottery. #BurlyBantz #gamers #Podcast #memes #takeaway #foodratings #comedy #funny #videogames #fakeads #conspiracies

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    Episode 7: Halloween Special

    This week we mix things up with a special Halloween themed episode! We review some Halloween drinks, food and Candy, Talk about our favorite horror games, Pokémon Go Halloween events and Joe attempts some horrible jokes. #BurlyBantz #gamers #Podcast #memes #takeaway #foodratings #comedy #funny #videogames #fakeads #conspiracies #halloween #horrorgaming

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    Episode 5: The Collapse of Rome

    In this episode Joe talks about his recent holiday, we discuss dreams, memes and games while Joe zones out listening to Adam playing Runescape, and of course we eat a takeaway! #BurlyBantz #gamers #Podcast #memes #takeaway #comedy #fakeads

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    Episode 4: The terrible question & dance mat discovery

    We're back playing Apex, Adam talks about his volunteering experiences and we rank the songs from GTA Vice City #BurlyBantz #gamers #Podcast #memes #takeaway #comedy #fakeads #Apex #volunteering #gta Chapters 00:00:00 INTRO 00:01:08 SPONSOR 00:06:04 WRITE-INS  00:08:17 HOW WAS YOUR WEEK 00:21:30 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING THIS WEEK 00:37:18 CONSPIRACY CORNER  00:41:19 RANDOM NEWS OF THE WEEK 00:47:57 MEME OF THE WEEK 00:56:33 GTA VC SONG RANKINGS 01:10:15 THE QUESTION 01:12:15 TAKEAWAY RATING 01:23:07 OUTRO

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    Episode 3: Al Gore Rhythm Saves The World

    Al Gore's new dance mat game, MONDAY MASCOT MADNESS, Concrete Genie Mini review and what the boys got up to this week. Does the dip do the dipping? Well dip into the podcast to find out! #BurlyBantz #gamers #Podcast #memes #takeaway #comedy #fakeads Timecodes 00:00:00 - INTRO 00:01:05 - SPONSOR 00:02:29 - WRITE-INS 00:03:31 - MASCOT MONDAY MADNESS 00:07:37 - HOW WAS YOUR WEEK 00:22:32 - WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING THIS WEEK 00:40:00 - CONSPIRACY CORNER 00:45:23 - RANDOM NEWS OF THE WEEK 00:49:02 - MEME OF THE WEEK 00:52:55 - BEST VIDEO GAME TUNE 00:55:15 - BURLY BANTZ LORE (HOW WE MET) 01:04:03 - TAKEAWAY RATING 01:11:10 - OUTRO

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    Episode 2: Smoking Meats & Go Fest

    Hosted by Adam (@adamjgh) & Joe (@foxlethal88), self-proclaimed geeks and gamers. Join us for our second episode where we talk about Pokémon Go Fest, Video games, play little big planet, rate a takeaway and more. Join us on the sofa for some light hearted fun to brighten up your day #BurlyBantz #GamingPodcast #GeekLifestyle #NerdCulture #VideoGames #GamerCommunity #PodcastRecommendations #GeekCulture #GeekyStuff #GamingLife #Podcast #NewPodcast

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    Episode 1: When the dip was dipping

    Hosted by Adam & Joe, self-proclaimed geeks and gamers. Join us on the sofa for ep1 and (hopefully) some light hearted fun to brighten up your day #BurlyBantz #GamingPodcast #VideoGames #PodcastRecommendations #Podcast #NewPodcast

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    Coming 31st of July Hosted by Adam (https://www.instagram.com/adamjgh/?next=%2F) & Joe (https://www.instagram.com/foxlethal88/?next=%2F), self-proclaimed geeks and gamers. Join us every fortnight as we dive into games, memes, takeaways and real life adventures. Whether you're a hardcore gamer with a love for RPGs, a retro gaming aficionado, or mobile gamer, just like listening to two oddballs, we've got something for you.

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Two loud-mouthed idiots with thumbs of steel and Wi-Fi in their veins dive headfirst into the wild world of gaming and internet chaos. From the hottest takes on the latest drops to deep dives into meme culture, digital drama, and pixelated nostalgia — nothing's off-limits. If you're a gamer who lives online, this is your new favorite noise.Grab your headset, jump on the sofa with us it’s about to get burly

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