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Your favourite podcast has returned! Adam and Matt are finally back at the pub, to record their first in-person show in over a year. On this episode listen as the Covidiot talk ramps up, Matt lashes out at Adam for something done on another podcast, and both our hosts discuss what’s been getting them through the summer. Plus we revisit the topic of film releases in this pandemic environment, and see how things have changed since the start of COVID. So dust off that podcast player, make a strong cup of coffee (preferably 8-Bit Beans, or Deadly Grounds Coffee naturally), and buckle up for another Xennial nostalgia trip on The Happy Xen Podcast!

Show Notes:

• Want to listen to what the fuss was about? Check out the latest episodes of The Video Film Podcast with our friends Jesse and Adam!
• Check out that clip Adam mentioned of Bill Burr guesting on Conan tearing apart Anti-Vax conspiracy theories.
• Head to our Friends of the Happy Xen Podcast page to support our friends, and get sweet discounts!
• Follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
• Please rate and review the show on your podcast service, it helps a bunch!

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Show Announcer: Ian Slessor (http://www.iansvo.com)

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We are back! Today on The Happy Xen Podcast, we are taking a look at animated Disney films vs. their live-action counterparts with special guest, (and self-professed Disney super-fan), Katie Epp! Our homework was to watch 3 animated and 3 live action Disney films and talk about what we like, what we don’t and what just flat out doesn’t work. It’s an interesting discussion with each of us having differing opinions on each. Where do you stand on the debate? Break out those clam-shell VHS tapes, fire up Disney+, and buckle up for another Xennial nostalgia trip on The Happy Xen Podcast!

Show Notes:

• Do you prefer animated over live-action? What’s your favourite Disney film?
• Got ideas for the next Disney films we should look at? Let us know in the comments!
• Head to our Friends of the Happy Xen Podcast page to support our friends, and get sweet discounts!
• Follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
• Please rate and review the show on your podcast service, it helps a bunch!

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Show Announcer: Ian Slessor (http://www.iansvo.com)

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Welcome back Xennials! Today on The Happy Xen Podcast, we hit the arcade and count down our top 5 favourite arcade games. Joining us on this trip into gaming past is the founder of Deadly Grounds Coffee Canada, and 8-Bit Beans Coffee, friend of the show Brad Mavin! We not only count down our favourite arcade cabinets, but also talk about what makes a great arcade experience, the rise of Arcade 1Up and emulators, gaming documentaries, and much more. So pop in those quarters, challenge your mortal enemy, and hammer those buttons as we take another Xennial nostalgia trip on The Happy Xen Podcast!

Show Notes:

• The list!:Top 5 Arcade Games
• Support Brad and his crew by shopping for delicious coffee at Deadly Grounds Coffee and 8-Bit Beans
• Follow Brad on Instagram where he’s always posting cool stuff!.
• Do yourself a favour and be sure to watch both The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters and Man vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler both on Prime Video now!
• Check out the video that warped Adam back to his childhood: Captain Power & The Soldiers Of The Future
• Head to our Friends of the Happy Xen Podcast page to support our friends, and get sweet discounts!
• Follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Please rate and review the show on your podcast service, it helps a bunch.

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ThunderCats Ho!

On this episode of The Happy Xen Podcast, Adam and Matt are diving into the age old tradition of fancasting! We take a look at the recently announced ThunderCats movie, and try to justify our dream casting for each of the major roles. From Snarf to Lion-O, and Ratar-O to Mumm-Ra, none of the original lineup is spared! So strap in and buckle up for another Xennial nostalgia trip on The Happy Xen Podcast!

Show Notes:

• What movie? Variety has the announcement of the ThunderCats movie here
• The ThunderCats Wiki was a great tool for researching all the characters, check it out.
• As we mentioned, there are some amazing covers of the ThunderCats theme song, including this metal one by Paulo Cuevas and this rock/pop cover by The Covers Duo!
• All kidding aside, you should definitely check out The Video Film Podcast by our friends Jesse and Adam, if you want to hear some great talk about movies and Xennial life. Head to the Video Film Podcast website and listen to their latest episodes, and follow them on Twitter too!
• Have you stopped by our Friends of the Happy Xen Podcast page yet? Go support our pals and get sweet discounts.
• Don’t agree with out picks? Have your own? Let us know on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Please rate and review the show on your podcast service, it helps a bunch!

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Hello Hello! We have returned for another episode of The Happy Xen Podcast for your listening pleasure. On today’s episode, Adam and Matt catch-up and dive into what they have been doing to keep themselves entertained while enduring the pandemic. Listen as your hosts drop all kinds of recommendations for books, TV shows, films, games, and more to keep you going! So strap in and buckle up for another Xennial nostalgia trip on The Happy Xen Podcast!

Show Notes:

• Check out our friend (and first guest of the pod!), Chris Johnston’s story on how he is running to help Conquer Covid-19!
• The Happy Xen Podcast super-fans Adam and Jesse, have a new podcast that you should definitely have a listen to. Head to the Video Film Podcast website and listen to their latest episodes. You can follow them on Twitter too!
• Have you stopped by our Friends of the Happy Xen Podcast page yet? Go support our pals and get sweet discounts!
• Follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Please rate and review the show on your podcast service, it helps a bunch!

Intro & Outro Music: The Happy Xen Podcast by Steve Jones (Twitter, Instagram and Youtube)

Show Announcer: Ian Slessor (http://www.iansvo.com)

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