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It’s been a long few weeks right?

There is no other way of saying this, things have changed….a lot! As the world braces and endures through the largest global pandemic of our lifetime, we have had to adjust. Most of us are working from home. self-isolating and social/physical distancing from one another. Anxiety is on high, and things are changing by the hour.

We at The Happy Xen Podcast are hear to help you pass the time by entertaining you with our usual antics. On this episode we talk the obvious, as well as where we see things going, and how different generations seem to be handling the pandemic overall. In addition we discuss the importance of supporting local businesses during this time. So hang with us as we get our footing and continue to fill your ears with our Xennial point of view on The Happy Xen Podcast!

Show Notes:

• Please get all your COVID-19 information from valid sources. In Canada head to this site for all the latest information: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
• If you are in the Durham area, check out our friends over at Chronicle Brewery for home delivery of their tasty craft beer! https://www.chroniclebeer.com/
• Don’t forget to head to Deadly Grounds Coffee and use promo code ‘happyxen’ for 15% off your order!
• Be excellent to each other. Stay healthy and safe!
• Interact with us 24/7! Check us out on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Intro Music: Epic Song by BoxCat Games (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_Games/)

Outro Music: Level 4: First infiltration in Unresponsible Tech by Komiku (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Komiku/)

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

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Hello everyone!

On this very special episode of the podcast, Adam and Matt sit with Sarah Wagg, manager of the Durham College Esports Gaming Arena, for an eye-opening interview. Sarah was kind enough to tell us how the varsity esports program and arena came to be, and the part she played in getting that dream realized. Listen as we talk varsity esports, gaming stigmas, college programs and career paths in the gaming field, and more!  Whether you have kids heading to college soon, or are just fascinated by the rise of gaming and esports, this episode is for you! So click on, buckle up and listen in, as we present you another Xennial point of view on The Happy Xen Podcast!

Show Notes:

• Want to learn all about the esports program and arena at Durham College? Head over to https://durhamcollege.ca/esports for all the info!
• Check out the Durham college esports action from the comfort of your living room on Twitch or Mixer
• Don’t forget to head to Deadly Grounds Coffee and use promo code ‘happyxen’ for 15% off your order!
• Please rate and subscribe to the podcast and tell your friends!
• Interact with us 24/7! Check us out on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Intro Music: Epic Song by BoxCat Games (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_Games/)

Outro Music: Level 4: First infiltration in Unresponsible Tech by Komiku (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Komiku/)

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

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Welcome back, dear listeners!

Episode 40 of The Happy Xen Podcast is here to fill your ear holes with audio entertainment! On this episode Matt reports back all the excitement from PAX South in San Antonio Texas. From legendary boardgames, to fantasy epics, hear the full rundown on a great trip. Plus, Adam contemplates going oldschool with his cell phone, by ditching his smart phone and going back to a Blackberry!? Also, did our hosts discover the possible end of the world sitting right in front of our faces this whole time? All this and so much more!  So click on, buckle up and listen in, as we present you another Xennial point of view on The Happy Xen Podcast!

Show Notes:

• Matt spent the PAX South weekend helping out friend of the podcast Jason Anarchy, of Jason Anarchy Games. Check out his awesome games here: http://www.drinkingquest.com/
• While at PAX, Matt also roomed (and became fast friends), with Jason Poland of My Dad Is Dracula and Robbie and Bobby fame!
• Watch this hilarious video by Bardic Broadcasts, to learn Why Heroquest is so Great
• Learn about the cult classic, Wizard People, Dear Reader from this great Vice write-up
• Head to www.deadlygroundscoffee.ca  and use promo code ‘happyxen’ to get 15% off your entire order of Deadly Grounds or 8-Bit Beans products
• Please rate and subscribe to the podcast and tell your friends!

Intro Music: Epic Song by BoxCat Games (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_Games/)

Outro Music: Level 4: First infiltration in Unresponsible Tech by Komiku (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Komiku/)

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

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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