Joysticks and Party Hats

Joysticks and Party Hats

Joysticks and Party Hats is a Podcast about Beer, Video Games, and anything else we feel is worth talking about. Each week we feature a new beer, video game news, and more. Check us out at Joysticksandpartyhats.com.

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June 21, 2015 127 mins

With E3 2015 here and gone, and it being almost a year since we recorded, why not get the gang back together for a reunion show. Mike, J Schro, and Devon do a little catching up, talk games, have a Polish beer that was OK and what show wouldn’t be complete without Dave flaking at the last second.


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Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund
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June 8, 2014 118 mins

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News, News, News. Boy is there a ton of news this week. We weigh in on Nintendo’s insensitivity, we discuss if we are more excited for more Pokemon or Call of Duty, we revisit last week’s topic, make some early predictions for E3 2014, and more!

-Beer of the Week-

Shake Chocolate Porter – Boulder Brewing

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Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund

Chumbawumba – Tubthumping

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April 25, 2014 92 mins

Slow week in news, but we get by. We talk Game Boy, Taylor Swift, and Game Fads.

-Beer of the Week-

Little Sumpin’ Ale – Lagunitas Brewing CA

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Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund

Lose Yourself to Dance – Daft Punk

Outro – Jack Sparrow – Lonely Island Boys

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April 12, 2014 92 mins

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Do you hear that?  That little voice in your head is played by Morgan Freeman, Kevin Conroy, or Gilbert Godfied, and it is telling you to download the latest episode of We've Got Issues.  The first podcast on the internet with comic reviews for April 2nd 2014.  Join J-Schro, Dnelstar and DanFank Doogie as they toss more comic news and reviews at you than you can handle.

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March 31, 2014 100 mins

We talk Titanfall and Turtles, futuristic VR and Facebook, robot battles and beer. Tell your friends!

-Beer of the Week-

Face Down Brown Ale – Telluride Brewing

Wild Hare Pale Ale – Spoetzel Brewing, TX 

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Intro- Bionic Commando Rearmed Theme – BCR, Simon Viklund

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Can you ever have too much of a good thing?  With more comics out this week than you can count on your fingers and toes, the comic minded trio wade through the stacks, hit all the news and ponder if you can really have too many comics on the shelves.  J-Schro, Dnelstar and DanFank bring you their tenth episode of the only comic show with the power cosmic!

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We've got 52 problems, and a B&@#$ ain't one.  This week the comic centric podcast talks about the issues the guys have with DC's New 52 Universe, presentation, and what they should do to fix it.  All your comic news, and reviews for the week are here too, free of charge!  Join Justin Schroeder as J-Schro, Andrew Nelson aka Dnelstar, and Dan Fankhauser or as the natives call him, Dan Fank on this epis...

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March 16, 2014 93 mins

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It's Wednesday, so it must be time for comics!  On Episode 8 of "We've Got Issues," the guys discuss all the latest news about TV, movies, and beyond!  The comic stacks are plied high and they discuss the best and worst of the week.  To wrap up the show, the trio discuss the moment that they became comic collectors, and not just casual readers.  Join J-Schro along with Dan Fank and Dnelstar on their weekly trip around all things co...

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On this weeks show, the guys discuss the unveiling of Batman: Arkham Knight, TV and movie news, and the new comics on shelves today.  Join J-Schro as he recovers from Blaire's 3am, Dnelstar as he makes webpages look pretty, and Dan Fank as he crushes on The Punisher, all in this episode.  They also discuss are you a Marvel, or a DC?

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March 1, 2014 130 mins

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This week, the guys, (J-Schro, Dnelstar, and Dan Fank) discuss news, a huge comic release week, and their personal lists of comics you should read or shoule have read.  Does it bother you as much as me that the word "read" and "read" are both the same?  I mean, reed and red aren't the same, but.... Yup, it's late.  This show runs a bit long, but it is worth the download, or your money back!

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Wednesday means comics day, and this week the trio of J-Schro, Dan Fank and Dnelstar go deep into the new releases, news from Toy Fare and beyond, and discuss the alliteration that so prevelant in comic character names.  Join us for all the comic book related stuff that you could want, and some stories and jokes that you may not want, but that you deserve on We've Got Issues Episode Five.

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On a special Valentines Day episode, join J-Schro, Dnelstar and DanFank as they discuss one of their favorite topics to date, Women.  In the industry of comics and fandom, women are often objectified and very under rated.  The fellas chime in with their thoughts on great creative women in the industry, the gender bias, and everything inbetween.  Oh and the toss news and new comics reviews at you as we...

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February 9, 2014 133 mins

On this week's show, the 3 boys (Justin, Mike, and Devon) talk about all the crazy rumors we have heard over the last week. We open the show with Marvel Puzzle Quest, J Schro talks about how to fall asleep on ice, we talk all things Nintendo, and Devon is off to New York.

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If you had just one super power, what would it be?  Join J-Schro, Dnelstar and DanFank as they explore this topic, give you all the comic and comic related news you can handle and dig into some new titles that hit stands this week.  With great power comes great responsibility, so use your great power and download this episode!

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