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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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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:

• Behold our game picks here: Top 5 SNES Games
• Check out Jason’s latest Kickstarter for Drinking Quest: Six Pack, on now!
• Want to check grab some of Jason’s other great games? Head to drinkingquest.com for the whole collection.
• Be sure to follow Jason on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
• That 10 hours of Aquatic Ambiance from Donkey Kong Country, as promised!
• 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.

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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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:

• Start by checking out Robbie and Bobby and My Dad is Dracula online
• You can follow Jason on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
• Get exclusive My Dad is Dracula content (like the excellent My Dad is Nosferatu!), by supporting Jason on Patreon
• You can purchase Jason’s books on Amazon too!
• Explore the legend that is Floppy Donut and the fabled Petition to bring him back 😉
• 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. Rate and review the show on your podcast service, it helps a bunch.

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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)

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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)

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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