Banter Banter

Mike and Manny look into the falsehoods of our youth and try to figure out what universe they're in.  False memories shared by many people are the trend as the Mandela Effect comes into town to do something similar to gaslighting us into thinking thins that never happened.  Just what is going on? Intro/Outro:  "Caravan Bowser" by Flexstyle, XPRTNovice on OverClocked Remix - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03263 Cover Art: Valeria on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valeriyan_root/

Manny and Mike take the time to dismantle what it can mean to be a villain.  From the impact they have to the a set of garden varieties, we try to figure out why its so good to be bad. Intro/Outro:  "Caravan Bowser" by Flexstyle, XPRTNovice on OverClocked Remix - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03263 Cover Art: Valeria on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valeriyan_root/

Manny and Mike order some pizza to the corner of Nostalgia and Reality before talking about things from the recent past they think didn't age well and things that aged like a fine wine. A Train Chin sneaks into the conversation and the hosts reflect back on poor choices when they were younger and less informed. Link slashes at their 'member berries for a bit before Spike Spiegel shows up on the scene. Grab your own chair and join Banter Banter for another conversation about the past, present, and on a rare occasion the future.  Intro/Outro: "Caravan Bowser" by Flexstyle, XPRTNovice on OverClocked Remix - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03263 Cover Art: Valeria on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valeriyan_root/ Email: banterbantercast@gmail.com Find them on social media: Aaron: https://twitter.com/VIIIbitWizard Manny: https://twitter.com/BroGarCRE Mike: https://twitter.com/mike8time Twitter : @Banter_Cast Facebook: @BanterBanterCast

The Banter takes a stop to look more closely at some of the underlying  meanings of their favorite media.  It has been a fair time going without  mentioning specifically, but here they go, taking it head on. Intro/Outro: "Caravan Bowser" by Flexstyle, XPRTNovice on OverClocked Remix - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03263 Cover Art: Valeria on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valeriyan_root/

Hercs & Jerks returns for another watch party. This time, the Banter Boys pop in the 2014 Hercules movie staring Dwayne Johnson. Manny, Mike, and Aaron suggest possible D&D classes for each member of Team Rockules while going through the story line. Manny points out the story telling elements of this movie and how it is an exaggeration of what really happened since this itself is a retelling of the events. Each host shares what scenes they liked, disliked, and might cut from the film if they had the option. Like every Hercs & Jerks episode, each host gives this Hercules movie a personal rating. Intro/Outro: "Caravan Bowser" by Flexstyle, XPRTNovice on OverClocked Remix - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03263 Cover Art: Valeria on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valeriyan_root/ Email: banterbantercast@gmail.com Find them on social media: Aaron: https://twitter.com/VIIIbitWizard Manny: https://twitter.com/BroGarCRE Mike: https://twitter.com/mike8time Twitter : @Banter_Cast Facebook: @Banter

The hosts of banter take the time to go over the achievements of last year and consider the new year.  Considering the tangential nature of the trio, deciding may take a while... Intro/Outro: "Caravan Bowser" by Flexstyle, XPRTNovice on OverClocked Remix - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03263 Cover Art: Valeria on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valeriyan_root/

Returning for its 5th season,  a podcast about 3 friends discussing  media, pop culture, gaming and anything else they find on the internet.   Join your hosts, Aaron, Manny and Mike for a chat every 1st and 3rd  Monday.   Catch this podcast on YouTube, Google Podcasts,  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor and many others! The opening and closing theme is titled "Caravan Bowser" by Flexstyle, XPRTNovice on OverClocked Remix - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03263.  Give them a listen! This season's art is provided to us by This season's cover art is by Lera on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valeriyan_root/

With the end of 2022 quickly approaching, Mike decided to dig through the Season 3 episodes and pull out his favorite moments. Break out that folding chair and take a seat one final time this year at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality. Relax to the mixture of goofs, gags, and chuckles from the Banter Boys as we roll into 2023. Intro/Outro: The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet - Unknown Artist   Cover art is provided by Blaze Animator (based on art by @Bobbin_Goblins on Twitter) Email: banterbantercast@gmail.com Twitter : @Banter_Cast Facebook: @BanterBanterCast

Another year has past and the Boys of Banter Banter serve up their unique holiday special once again. Take a stroll to the corner of Nostalgia and Reality for our take on some gifts we think would be decent grabs for some or all of your loved ones! We even offer up alternative things that don't cost money, to fit in with the more anti-capitalist rants that have been tossed out while standing on soapboxes. Intro/Outro: 'Friends' by Miracle of Sound 'Friends' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH-8TDe5s-E Miracle of Sound - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfoxYTlCPFfglckBLrjpsA This season's cover art is by Bobbins & Goblins - @Bobbin_Goblins Email: banterbantercast@gmail.com Twitter : @Banter_Cast Facebook: @BanterBanterCast

The time of year comes around again when one must consider; can the hosts of Banter come up with another excuse for them to talk about Scott Pilgrim vs the World again?  Well get your disappointment wheels a turning because we're here again and this time we're dunkin' on Scott.  While his journey is prolonged and quirky, he's still the salt of the earth.  I mean scum of the earth. Intro/Outro: 'Friends' by Miracle of Sound 'Friends' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH-8TDe5s-E Miracle of Sound - https://www.youtube.com/@miracleofsound This season's cover art is by Bobbins & Goblins - @Bobbin_Goblins

On the centennial publication, Mike, Manny & Aaron take a deep dive into the past of Banter Banter to dig up some of their audience questions and point them at themselves.  Maybe by looking back at the previous 99, they can learn something about themselves to carry into the future. Intro/Outro: 'Friends' by Miracle of Sound 'Friends' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH-8T... Miracle of Sound - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfo... This season's cover art is by Bobbins & Goblins - @Bobbin_Goblins

This week, the Banter Boys take another trip to the Trailer Park and set eyes on the new D&D movie 'Honor Among Thieves'. Aaron gets nostalgic about his early tabletop gaming days and checks in with Manny and Mike about the different products from D&D they interacted with in their earlier days. Mike replaces all the toilet paper he pick-pocketed from Aaron before reality attacks via Hasbro's fresh sound. Bust out your own Drow Samurai and slice into the latest episode from Banter Banter. Intro/Outro: 'Friends' by Miracle of Sound 'Friends' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH-8TDe5s-E Miracle of Sound - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfoxYTlCPFfglckBLrjpsA This season's cover art is by Bobbins & Goblins - @Bobbin_Goblins Email: banterbantercast@gmail.com Twitter : @Banter_Cast Facebook: @BanterBanterCast

Forget the trappings of old.  Nostalgia comes in as a substitute for creative substance.  Less and less original content is presented to us as crossovers, but in exchange, we give up any of the trappings that would give a context of reason for it to happen.  Join Mike and Manny as they try untangle this mess. Intro/Outro: 'Friends' by Miracle of Sound 'Friends' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH-8T... Miracle of Sound - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfo... This season's cover art is by Bobbins & Goblins - @Bobbin_Goblins

The Banter Banter Boys decide to drive two cars into the Trailer Park and leave donuts for everyone to see. Instead of spending time at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality, we watched the Thank You for Smoking trailer and take a peek at product marketing in movies and video games. Sometimes the product placement does the trick and hooks you. While driving home to our corner, we swerve back to the Trailer Park because of the unabashed marketing in the movie poster for 'Foodfight!'. Thank You for Smoking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df32RijORLo Foodfight!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uROQ9nplxIY Intro/Outro: 'Friends' by Miracle of Sound 'Friends' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH-8TDe5s-E Miracle of Sound - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfoxYTlCPFfglckBLrjpsA This season's cover art is by Bobbins & Goblins - @Bobbin_Goblins Email: banterbantercast@gmail.com Twitter : @Banter_Cast Facebook: @BanterBanterCast

The banter gents talk about the influence of media in our world views.  Is our choice in media indicative of the values we hold, or are we at the whimms of what shows, films, books, and games we partake in? Intro/Outro: 'Friends' by Miracle of Sound 'Friends' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH-8T... Miracle of Sound - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfo... This season's cover art is by Bobbins & Goblins - @Bobbin_Goblins

Banter Banter has a booger to pick with you. And maybe add it to your booger collection to increase its value! What creates the value of collectibles? Is it all a corporate trick to cause fake rarity, or has the commercial brainwashing finally taken hold? Mike tries to appraise the value of this podcast while Aaron recants a tale of having FOMO for rare console only to fall for a scam. Beanie Babies make another appearance with the Banter Boys at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality as Mike remembers the craze and the high prices. Unfold your lawn chair and take join us for yet another installment on this journey. Intro/Outro: 'Friends' by Miracle of Sound 'Friends' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH-8TDe5s-E Miracle of Sound - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfoxYTlCPFfglckBLrjpsA This season's cover art is by Bobbins & Goblins - @Bobbin_Goblins Email: banterbantercast@gmail.com Twitter : @Banter_Cast Facebook: @BanterBanterCast

Getting into the thick of collection culture, our hoarders in chief, Aaron, Mike and Manny get to talking.  Both stuff they're into and things they aren't, everything is on the table, ready to be graded and marked up as a one-of-a-kind limited edition. Intro/Outro: 'Friends' by Miracle of Sound 'Friends' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH-8T... Miracle of Sound - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfo... This season's cover art is by Bobbins & Goblins - @Bobbin_Goblins

Aaron gets patched back into this episode and downloads some updates to remember talking about speed runs. Mike ties speed running to the Rubik's Cube and seeks knowledge about other physical types of speed runs that are not video game related. Manny mentions Cup Stacking, in both solo and team competitions as another niche physical speed run where there is a league to help confirm/validate time records. While the Banter Boys enter a blindfolded podcast recording speed run for this episode, they ponder if cooking competitions are just variants of a speed run. Fill out your request form and submit it to be on the front page of the largest 'world record' collection while you sit at the corner of Nostalgia and Reality with Banter Banter this week. Intro/Outro: 'Friends' by Miracle of Sound 'Friends' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH-8TDe5s-E Miracle of Sound - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfoxYTlCPFfglckBLrjpsA This season's cover art is by Bobbins & Goblins - @Bobbin_Goblins Email: banterbanterca

The hosts of Banter Banter try their hand at running through the obstacles of their podcast, giving their thoughts on the precursors of speed running and its place in the landscape of hobbies. From high scores to doing tricks to spaz out Mario Kart, we race to come up with a call on this craft. Intro/Outro: 'Friends' by Miracle of Sound 'Friends' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH-8T...  Miracle of Sound - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfo...  This season's cover art is by Bobbins & Goblins - @Bobbin_Goblins

Mike and Manny chat about finished products that was released back before the internet and post internet, and how patches are easier to provide constant updates and upgrades. Has the ability to release games without cleaning most of the bugs and glitches and just patch the game after release created a bad environment for the gaming community or the gaming industry? Do gamers see a benefit in helping correct these bugs and glitches? While waiting for the code updates to Aaron's processing UI, Manny and Mike mention some games from the pre-internet times that somehow got greenlit and were disasterous failures. Maybe if those games could have gotten patched like they can now, those games might have succeeded, or maybe they would have died before release. So come sit at the corner of Reality and Nostalgia with the Banter Banter Boys and imagine what could have been saved by a patch and what could have been great if it wasn't rushed to market with a fist full of glitches. Intro/Outro: 'Friends' by Miracle of Soun