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Ep. 57 – Top 5 SNES Games with Special Guest Jason Anarchy!

Published March 22, 2021

Hello Xennials! On this episode of The Happy Xen Podcast, we are returning to our video gaming roots. We are counting down our top 5 Super Nintendo Entertainment System games with special guest, Jason Anarchy! You know Jason as the genius mind behind such tabletop gaming gems as the Drinking Quest series, Millennial Manatees, and most recently, Your Friend is Sad. Join Jason, Adam and Matt as they dive back into the 16-bit glory days, and remember fondly the peak of 2D goodness. So slam in that cartridge, power-up your tube TV, and grab that 6 button controller, we’re going on another Xennial nostalgia trip on The Happy Xen Podcast!

Show Notes:

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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Ep. 56 – With Special Guest Jason Poland, creator of the hit web comic My Dad is Dracula!

Published March 8, 2021

Hello Xennials!

We are back with a very special episode of the show! Today we have web comic legend Jason Poland, of My Dad is Dracula fame, joining Adam and Matt to discuss all things comics and creating. Jason was more then happy to share the ups and downs of the web comic world, and what it has taken to succeed. Besides excellent nuggets of wisdom, Jason shares some great stories while walking us through his comics career path. A fellow Xennial and fan of nostalgia, this was a true treat for us. So buckle in for some wholesome content, as we bring you another fantastic episode of The Happy Xen Podcast!

Show Notes:

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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Ep. 55 – Top 5 NES Games with Special Guest Steve Jones

Published February 22, 2021

Hey gang! On this episode we are going back to the 80’s and early 90’s, looking at our top 5 Nintendo Entertainment System games with special guest Steve Jones! You might know Steve as the mad genius behind our intro and outro music. He’s also 1/2 of the musical duo Northern Hearts, and lately he has been releasing some amazing original music and video game covers on his YouTube channel swjonesmusic. Join us as we look at our favourites from a bygone era in video game history, as well as reminisce on the experience of trading games with friends, and renting from the corner store (or bait shop?). It’s all things NES, so strap in and buckle up, for another Xennial nostalgia trip on The Happy Xen Podcast!

Show Notes:

  • Check out Adam, Matt and Steve’s lists here: Top 5 NES Games
  • Be sure to follow our guest Steve Jones at swjonesmusic on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram
  • Want to escape to a fantasy world with friends? Checkout our favourite tabletop RPG Emberwind here: https://emberwindgame.com and use the promo code ‘happyxen’ at checkout to get a 10% discount on anything in the store. You’ll be glad you did!
  • Got writer’s block? The Story Engine from our friend Peter Chiykowski is the help you need. Head to www.storyenginedeck.com/happyxen to learn more. Use this link, or promo code ‘happyxen’ at checkout, and save 10% off the your entire order, including sale items!
  • Deadly Grounds Coffee fuels The Happy Xen Podcast. Be sure to try out all the new flavours available on their website and use promo code ‘happyxen’ for 15% off your order. Get Deadly!
  • Follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 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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Ep. 54 – Welcome Back Mando!

Published January 12, 2021

Hello all! In our first HUGE show of 2021, Adam and Matt head back to the Outer Rim for some more Star Wars action, with Disney+’s The Mandalorian season 2. Spoiler Alert! The discussion goes into all the major plot points of the show, so be warned. Our hosts break down each episode with what works, what doesn’t, and what surprised them. Plus an overall review of the season, and where things could go in the next one, and the various spin-off shows. So strap into your X-wing, and buckle up for another Xennial ride on The Happy Xen Podcast!

Show Notes:

  • Looking for story ideas? The Story Engine from our friend Peter Chiykowski is the help you need. Head to www.storyenginedeck.com/happyxen to learn more. Use this link, or promo code ‘happyxen’ at checkout, and save 10% off the your entire order, including sale items!
  • Deadly Grounds Coffee fuels The Happy Xen Podcast. Be sure to try out all the new flavours available on their website and use promo code ‘happyxen’ for 15% off your order. Get Deadly!
  • Follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 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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Ep. 53 – 2020 Rewind

Published December 28, 2020

Wow, 2020 is nearly over. We made it! This year will go down as one of the most important years of our generation, and one that will be studied and written about in the history books for years to come. So why not join us as we look back over 2020 and try (poorly), to find some positive things that happened in our year in review. Adam and Matt go over some of the highlights (and low-lights), as well as what they are most looking forward to in 2021. So strap in and buckle up for another Xennial ride on The Happy Xen Podcast!

Show Notes:

  • Check out our 2020 Spotify Wrapped!
  • Looking for story ideas? The Story Engine from our friend Peter Chiykowski is the help you need. Head to www.storyenginedeck.com/happyxen to learn more. Use this link, or promo code ‘happyxen’ at checkout, and save 10% off the your entire order, including sale items!
  • Deadly Grounds Coffee fuels The Happy Xen Podcast. Try their holiday blends on their site and use promo code ‘happyxen’ for 15% off your order. Get Deadly!
  • Follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Rate and review the show on your podcast service, it helps a bunch.

Thank you to all of our listeners for supporting us through this crazy year. We appreciate it, and will provide even more great content in 2021!

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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