Super Hopped-up

It's about straight-edge, God fearin' music this week, as we try to figure out what kind of concert people could go to without the haunting spectre of Mary Jane following them at every turn. Kelly also reveals his crippling ginger phobia, Mike mistakenly brings up Bloodborne leading to an endless argument on Dark Souls lore, Dave is still training to be a mech captain, and Norris is relapsing back into jrpgs in the worst possible way. Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Kelly Wright, David Beebe Beer of the Week: Phillip's Ginger Beer Music by Sebastian Bender

Well folks, it's been a busy week. We've got to get through that Nintendo Direct, that whole video game violence VS government meeting, as well as a slew of other big announcements. So of course we spend 50 or so minutes talking about shitty alt-right Psychologists, local breweries, hot pot, and our plans on going to Vegas baby. We do talk some gaming this week though, with a lot of excited gushing about Into the Breach, celebrating Kelly's victory over Monster Hunter, and more late-breaking news than we know what to do with. We also solve the gun crisis, and it involves video games. Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Kelly Wright, David Beebe Beer of the Week: Coal Harbour Brewing's Triticale Super Saison Music by Sebastian Bender

Super Hopped-Up cares about history, especially factual retellings of history. Which is why we need to be honest about the utter irrelevance of Australia. We got some historical fun facts this week, followed by a thorough deconstruction of the latest teetering block in Marvel's Jenga tower: Black Panther. Norris wants to discuss conflict vibranium, Dave tries to decipher the relationship between porn and the Olympics, Matt can't pronounce anyone's name, and Kelly breaks down Sonic fetishism. Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Kelly Wright, David Beebe Beer of the Week: Forgetfulness Music by Sebastian Bender

House bands are a menace, and the team decides they need to be stopped this week. We learn this week about the wonderful world of citrus fruits, and that kumquat is even more fun to say than it is to taste. Norris and Mike also reminisce to when they had no jobs or life and spent their time playing video games in Norris's parents' unheated basement, and Matt tries to ruin movies with his *data*. Also watch The Ritual. It rules. Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Red Racer Lucky Dog Kumquat Wheat Beer Music by Sebastian Bender

There's been an invasion from the eastern border, as ill-mannered Albertans take over our beautiful, innocent podcast and fill it full of Pizzagate references. This week we joined up with some podcasting brothers-in-arms, Keifer and Chris from The Alberta Podcast. They've come to regale us with tales of Cybermania 94, Lorn Lanning, and true-to-history video game series Dynasty Warriors. Meanwhile, Norris lets everyone in on the the scandals rocking the classic arcade world, Dave slips further into anime, and Matt once more comes to the defense of speed-runners. Sponsored by Gamer Goo. Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe Special Guests: The rowdy boys from Alberta Podcast, Keifer Dallison and Chris Westaway Beer of the Week: Storm Brewing's Pizza Beer Music by Sebastian Bender

They're like the regular kind but they've got steam shooting out. This week Mike learns that he needs Dragon Ball to feel anything, Kelly wants you to know he looks pretty wearing the skin of a murdered creature, and Matt has some hard talk aimed at those puppies who kneeled during the Puppybowl. We also end up getting into a protracted discussion about Bob's Burgers, and how it's great. Because it's great. Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Kelly Wright, Matt Emery Beer of the Week: Red Truck's Midnight Dark Lager Music by Sebastian Bender

This week the gang discuss their lucrative future career - being proxy bodies for the wealthy elite. We also decide that beer collaborations are beat, and the future lies in beer beefs. Mike and Dave continue their habit of probably getting Dragon Ball stuff completely wrong, while Norris determines if cats are evil or merely misinformed. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Bomber Brewing's Bomber Spicy Nuggs Music by Sebastian Bender

Dont worry everyone, we survived the tsunami. With no small assistance from Professor Seismograph. This week, we lament the loss of male role models, but we celebrate our new heroes the internet speed runners. We swap Bubsy stories, skin-stealing stories, hentai stories, and stories of the creation of civilizations. Lots of stories. Kelly also gives us news from the alternate universe Metal Gear front, and Matt finds a neural network that makes band names and derails the episode. Hosts: Chris Norris, Kelly Wright, David Beebe, Matt Emery Beer of the Week: Kozel Blonde Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

It's MAD MONEY HOUR this week on Super Hopped-Up. Bitcoin! Yah hearda it!? BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY. We're gonna all be rich! As the gang sells all the audio equipment to buy math dollars, we also talk about the other thing dorks love: Dragon Ball (Fighter) Z. Dave and Mike have never seen a power level they didn't like, and they're willing to talk everyone's ear off while Norris and Kelly nod politely. Lastly, but certainly not leastly, the gang's proven that they would all make fantastic cops if hadn't been for that nagging sports injury. You can see the evidence yourself over at our Hidden Agenda Let's Play! Go here to watch or we'll arrest you -> https://youtu.be/7vYTfG8ysq8 Hosts: Chris Norris, Kelly Wright, David Beebe, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Mt. Begbie Brewing's Stoked Winter Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

Oh cool a bunch of dudes are gonna talk about Star Wars: The Last Jedi on the internet. Turns out? They got some 'pinions. This week, the 5-year sting operation on Matt finally succeeds. Don't worry he's going to prison now, we got him. Also it's mostly about Star Wars this week, so if you haven't seen the latest whizz-bang then prepare to be enlightened about it before you even see it yourself! Hosts: Chris Norris, Kelly Wright, Matt Emery, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Central City Brewing Super Solar IPA Music by Sebastian Bender

The Deep State tries to stop us from drinking this week but we remain too potent to stop. It's 2018! Time for thrills, chills, and spills, and an opportunity to wipe clean the slate! As such, we haven't done a damn thing this last week that wasn't drinking, so we turn our gazes forward and discuss our hopes and dreams for 2018. From our resolutions, to the stupid media we're looking forward to consuming, 2018 does indeed look like another wonderful step in our long march to the grave. Hosts: Chris Norris, Kelly Wright, David Beebe, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Fieldhouse Brewing Co.'s As If Dry Hopped Sour Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

With this being the week after our Metal Gear Marathon, and none of us technically dying in the process, we thought this follow-up week would be a good time to give our high and low-lights of the marathon. Also discussed, the seemingly seedy underbelly hiding in Stardew Valley, and a frank discussion on Orc culture. Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Bill McDonnell, Steph Fan Beer of the Week: Dagerrad Amber Music by Sebastian Bender

This is the not-nice half of our annual GOTY Double-header. Hatsune Miku. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright, Mike Parker, Matt Emery Beer of the Week: BYOB Music by Sebastian Bender

This is the nice half of our annual GOTY Double-header. In this section every member of the team comes with their favourite individual lists of games they played in 2017. We gush about what we liked, and it's a real feel-goodery. *Next week* is when we sharpen our knives and try to kill each-other's favourite virtual children, in the process of determining our overall game of the year. Also, Mike realizes that he needs to "Git Gud", Matt forgets that the name John isn't the same as Matt, David discovers the hidden secret of the name "Fortnite", Kelly isn't on his first MMO rodeo, and Norris shockingly enough still loves indie games. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright, Mike Parker, Matt Emery Beer of the Week: BYOB Music by Sebastian Bender

*Hey y'all, sorry if you get this podcast via RSS, and it's late. We had a really great name for the episode, but it might have been too hot for our host and I think it got taken down. Whoops! Don't worry if you listen you'll be able to figure out what the original title was.* This week, most of the gang admits that they don't know how to drive and that's okay. They also test out some Khlav Kalash, decide whether or not anime representations of world war 2 are historically accurate, and let loose their opinions about mythical muscles on the male body. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Twin Sails Brewing's Biere de Crabe Music by Sebastian Bender

To start this week off, we discuss the Do's and Don'ts of morning wakeup strategies. Turns out everyone does it differently. We also discuss lame things to heist, Matt describe's his new favourite TV show as "The Wire with cum", and Mike thinks Charlie Hebdo shouldn't make fan updates of Crusader Kings 2. There's some love for Italian plumbers, too. Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Kelly Wright, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Trading Post Brewing's Capt. Cooper's Tart Cranberry Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

Quick, how many 90's baseball films can *you* remember? This week, we warm up by trying to figure out the best Mario-related sports product, before settling in to spend 40-ish minutes giving out our feelings on the new Justice League. Turns out? Not huge fans. Justice League spoilers go from 19:20 to 50:00-ish, but honestly what manner of person actually has deep feelings about the sanctity of their Justice League viewing? Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Coors Banquet Birthday Beers Music by Sebastian Bender

This week, we inform you of all the latest and greatest Moldovan internet schemes, while Kelly informs us of some interesting Estonian phrases. Also this week: Norris details his frugal lifestyle, the gang discusses the latest reason why reddit is declaring a a holy war against EA, Kelly invents lootbox credit unions, and we all come up with our best film crossover ideas if Disney buys 21st Century Fox. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Big Rock Brewery's Holiday Cheers Winter Spice Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

This week, the group makes fun of Norris for his lack of Limp Bizkit knowledge, Dave wants to make pizza-flavoured beer, and Kelly believe Kingsglaive is the best film Square ever made. We also end up getting into the weeds about Warframe, give a bit of a debrief on Destiny 2 after some time and distance, and get into what's up with Wolfenstein II. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Dead Frog Brewery's Tropic Vice Tropical Fruit Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

This week, we bring on a special guest, a man who is also a yeti, to trade XCOM 2 stories in exchange for an education on the internet's incel community. We also discuss people who spend over 10 grand on loot boxes, reaffirm our status as an alt-left podcast, and try to answer the question "are video games good?" Other topics: Stranger Things making us cry, everyone's conflicted feelings about the Justice League film, and the true plot of the Emoji movie. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Parker Special Guest: Jesse "Yeti" Coxey, XCOM 2 Commander and Literal Bear of a Man Beer of the Week: Red Racer's Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Ale Music by Sebastian Bender