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The Besties is a weekly video game podcast. It's also a video game club for best friends. Hosted by: @justinmcelroy @griffinmcelroy @plante @russfrushtick
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Where to find the latest The Besties info moving forward:
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Everything you need -- delivered right to your inbox!
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75% of your favorite video game club is without power this week.
We're gonna have to shove our planned Super Mario 3D World episode to next week.
No need to worry! Everyone found a safe, warm spot, but the acoustics within a bear cave are terrible, so we're better off waiting.
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yo, this club house is gettin jam packed with dope friends ❤️❤️❤️
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Friends, we have risen from our holiday slumber!
New episode coming your way on Friday Jan. 8, featuring our most anticipated games of 2021
What are some of your picks and why? Drop 'em in our replies and we'll pick a few of them to read on the show ❤️
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Your one and only video game club is deciding the best Zelda game of all time this week. Buckle the f up.
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Thank you for sticking with our show for nearly a decade, through multiple variations and platforms and improvised personified animal characters.
And thank you for the kind and helpful reviews. We're nearly at 4k reviews on Apple Podcast and that's amazing! Y'all are the best!
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tomorrow morning: zelda deathmatch
no matter what wins, it probably has zelda in the title
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Happy holidays, y'all! This year you proved once and for all that video games sure have come a long way since Pac-Man.
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Can you hear the exact moment
@JustinMcElroy
discovers his age?
Listen to the full episode at
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This Friday we select the greatest Zelda game of all time
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10th Anniversary Merch!!!
Instead of an NFT, we’re launching a good ol’ fashioned FT: a fungible token!
You can now possess a real Besties Tiebreaker Coin. Or as NY Giraffe calls it: TallCoin.
*Not redeemable for bagels, pizza slices, or egg steam.
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The second part of our 2021 GOTY special (arriving on Friday) is one of the longest episodes we've recorded in quite some time. We hope this is ok with you.
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seriously, y'all rock. the show has lived and died and lived again because of years of committed fans keeping the faith and spreading the word
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To celebrate The Besties' annual Game of the Year bracket, we have some BIG news.
We heard your feedback. You can now listen and subscribe to The Besties on your favorite podcast platform.
(The feed is updating today, so it may take a moment to appear)
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“Alright, daddy!”
y’all wanna see a man truly annihilate some balsa? I mean just DESTROY it?
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We've received a bunch of kind and warm feedback on The Besties Resties both on Twitter and in the Apple Podcasts reviews. We just want to let you all know how much it means to us. Thank you!!!
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New Besties tomorrow AM!
Have you subbed on your preferred podcast app of choice yet? We are literally everywhere now!
I'm specifically talking to you. Seriously, what's the holdup, Joanne?
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To all of you sharing our show with folks on social and by word-of-mouth:
You rule! This show is our labor of love and it means so much that you like it enough to recommend it to friends and family.
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We are back! Mostly! We're discussing Super Mario 3D World+Bowser's Fury, so if you have any questions (that don't involve why Russ says Mario that way), drop 'em here and we'll get to some of them on the show 🪠🪠🪠
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Everybody who thinks we talk about Zelda too much will be furious five years from now when we’re still talking about Elden Ring in every episode.
#bestiesafterdark
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Whelp, you asked for it.
Your friends, The Besties, will be cybering for like an hour straight on this Friday's episode.
(It's about Cyberpunk.)
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Before we can select The Besties Game of the Year, we need your help!
We've put together a 16 game bracket with 12 of our choices and 4 listener picks.
To select the 4 listener picks, we'll be using Twitter polls and *32 seed* listener bracket based on your recs.
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heads up, crew.
PSA for Animal Crossing: New Horizons players upgrading to the Nintendo Switch OLED Model: The system's data transfer process doesn't include your island.
You'll have to move it yourself — here's how to do that:
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Our own
@JustinMcElroy
explains the trouble with BioShock's big twist.
Listen to the full episode at
#bioshock
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Our much-requested Cyberpunk episode is here, featuring special guest
@RonFunches
! Bask in the glory of it, y'all!
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Our boys
@JustinMcElroy
and
@griffinmcelroy
explain the origins of Ganondorf's nickname:
Listen to the full episode:
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Are you into Big Vampire Ladies?
If so,
@JustinMcElroy
has a message just for you.
Listen to the full episode for free on your podcast app of choice!
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hello this is justin Mackelroy and you can quote me: marvel snap is goty
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Heads up: No episode this week!
We'll be back next Friday with
@griffinmcelroy
's triumphant return for New Pokemon Snap!
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This week on the best video game podcast ever!!!
(that is definitely not a book club for video games!!!!)
We talk about Hitman 3, a very very very good video game/recreation of Knives Out
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New episode on our most anticipated (and perhaps optimistic) games of 2021 should be diving into your favorite feeds this AM ❤️
But if you're in a rush:
And by "you" we still mean Joanne.
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If you're new to the party, we love your spirit and appreciate the fresh bag of ice
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It’s happening! We’re doing the much requested “games to play with your kids” episode this Friday.
Drop any questions or recommendations in the replies!
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Our boy
@JustinMcElroy
has VERY strong feelings about the sexy gods of Hades.
Listen to the full episode for free at
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Besties friends:
We're postponing our new episode until next Friday. This week, we ask you to listen to
@SpawnOnMe
instead. It's long been one of our favorite podcasts, and this week's episode is vital. Listen. Learn. Subscribe.
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We re-launched the show as a weekly 3 years ago today! We're so happy to have y'all with us (especially since you can now listen on whatever platform you damn well please) 🥰
The Besties are BACK. We're now weekly, with new episodes exclusive to
@Spotify
starting Jan 3. Three new episodes are out NOW and GOTY starts next week! Follow and listen for free at 🤘
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Hey, friend.
@griffinmcelroy
has a secret to share with you.
Listen to the full episode for free at
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@JustinMcElroy
on the quotes in Call of Duty:
"They are wildly alternating between, 'War is FUCKING cool.' And then the very next quote is, 'Actually... war sucks ass. It's actually so bad. We shouldn't do it. But anyway, here's your rocket launcher.'"
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Besties listeners!
Do you ever wonder, "How can I help The Besties survive after ten long years of chaos?"
We now have an answer: fill out this little survey!
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Want to give The Besties a try or need an episode to introduce a friend to the show? This week is a great time to start.
"Why Animal Crossing is one of the most important video games in years."
#ACNH
#AnimalCrossing
🚨You can listen for free at🚨
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We're going Monster Huntin' this week! Any questions about MH Rise or monsters in general?
E.g. why under beds? what about lumbar support?
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The reviews are in!
"Newark Giraffe is magical! A+!"
"That Giraffe should be in every episode!"
"There is only one talking giraffe and it's Newark Giraffe!"
Unfortunately, Newark Giraffe's skyrocketing fame has made his "appearance fee" prohibitive for future episodes.
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It's here!
This week the world's best friends decide the best game of the year.
Join us as we finish the 2020 bracket. And if you enjoy the show, share it with a friend!
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Why should you introduce The Besties to all of your friends?
Let's just say, "D&D Cow Milking."
Listen to full episodes (including this week's episode on the best games of 2020 that you may have missed) at
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Our very own
@griffinmcelroy
explains the *unconventional* cooking method of gaming's strangest chef.
Listen to the full episode at !
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You deserve a break
☕️Make a warm drink
🎧Put on some headphones
🧠Let our sweet ASMR voices tell you about de-braining a demon in Doom Eternal
This week, we're joined by special guest: the hilarious and wonderful
@ElyseWillems
Listen for free at
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This week on the show: Portal
Share your memories, meme, stories, critique, and questions in the replies. We'll include some of our favorites in the episode!
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The truth about Geralt of Rivia.
Listen to the full Witcher special from The Besties at
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Okay, SO! There are a ton of games this holiday season. Way more than we can fit into our current episodes. We're thinking about ways to get you some bonus deep dives and hit some topics we normally don't have time for. Stay tuned in the next couple weeks!
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Twist:
This week we'll be discussing Loop Hero. We'll return to Valheim later this year after the game gets a few more updates.
Leave your Loop Hero questions and thoughts in the replies!
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This week on Besties we're talking Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Drop your T. Hawk, skateboarding, video game, new console, and any other questions in this thread!
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Next Friday, The Besties will begin the two-week process of crowning the Besty of 2021!! Here's what you need to know about our 16-seed bracket and our listener nominees.
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For this week's episode, we're jumping into New Pokemon Snap and maybe some Returnal for good measure! Reply with questions/thoughts/recipes we'll tackle some of the show 📸👩🚀
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We just want to thank you all for sharing the show today. It means a lot to us!
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Behold the greatest video game conglomerate of all time, as decreed by
@JustinMcElroy
.
(RT and show Ultor who's boss!)
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Memories of a beloved JRPG threaten to tear apart
@JustinMcElroy
and
@griffinmcelroy
.
Listen to the full episode for free on your podcast app of choice!
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A few episodes ago we conjured Beetlejuice. Then
@BeetlejuiceBway
invited us to see the show.
Well, for the first time in a long time, Frush and Plante will be in NYC and “Covid-safe” at the same time.
… Should we make this a B segment adventure in an upcoming Resties?
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The 2021 Besty Bracket is officially here. We'll be deciding the winners across the next two episodes.
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IT'S POKEMON WEEK ON THE BESTIES
Leave your poke-questions in the replies and we'll answer some on the show!
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For the next two weeks, we’ll be working through an 8-seed bracket to decide the best Grand Theft Auto game.
Drop your GTA questions and memories in the replies and we’ll share some on the show!
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And as for the special announcement: every other Tuesday for the rest of the year
@RussFrushtick
and
@plante
will be hosting The Resties
The show will be free and available in The Besties stream. Our first episode will be available Tuesday, Oct. 5.
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Twist:
@JustinMcElroy
discovered the REAL game inside Microsoft Flight Simulator!
Listen to the full episode for free at
cc
@MSFSofficial
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Help us choose the best game of the year!
Round 3, Group D.
Ghost of Tsushima
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Blaseball
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It's Elden Ring week!!!!
Leave your questions in the replies!!!
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🍳♨️♨️!!!
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"He may be able to deliver the single greatest smooch in the entire fucking galaxy, but if he's not putting himself out there... "
@JustinMcElroy
and
@griffinmcelroy
explain why Master Chief is a worse smoocher than Mario.
Listen to the full episode at
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This week on your favorite video game club:
Our favorite games in Early Access!
Including...
Subnautica: Below Zero
Everspace 2
Teardown
Ender Lilies
Plus, we sing a song to celebrate our dear listeners.
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This week, we're recording A Very Special Episode of your favorite video game club. With Justin and Griffin out,
@RussFrushtick
and
@plante
are playing It Takes Two and sharing their *feelings*
For the second half, these two besties will be answering any Qs -- AMA style.
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this week we're discussing Deathloop so leave your questions in the replies this week we're discussing Deathloop so leave your questions in the replies this week we're discussing Deathloop so leave your questions in the replies this week we're discussing Deathloop so leave your
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It's time for
@JustinMcElroy
and
@griffinmcelroy
to learn the truth:
Kirby is a God-King, devourer of souls.
Allow
@plante
to explain.
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Judging from the comments on last week's episode, listeners will be upset when we announce a post-recording recount has awarded Spelunky HD and Nier Automata tied winners for the Besties Game of the Decade.
#bestiesafterdark
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This is now a...
*deep breath*
Tales of Arise
Back 4 Blood
Riders Republic
Guardians of the Galaxy
Inscryption
Dune
Dune
Dune
fan podcast.
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🚨🏆🚨🏆🚨🏆🚨
Next week, The Besties will commemorate its 10th anniversary with The Besties Best Besty Bracket.
10 Besties winners.
vs.
10 "alternate" picks from the past decade.
20 video games enter the ring. One wins.
#thebestiesbestbesty
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On this week's episode: Hitman 3!
Leave your questions and opinions in the replies! We'll feature some of our favorites in the show
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It's the best time of the year: we're weeks away from crowning The 2021 Besty.
But first, we need your help. We've picked our 12 finalists. Now we need your nominations for the listener bracket. We'll open listener voting next week!
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Hey friendo! What are some of your recent winter deep cuts, game-wise? Bonus points if you name something I've never heard of and convince me to play it! (And hey, maybe we'll read it on the show ❤️)
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Happy Official Besties Premiere Day!! The Besties is now a
@Spotify
Exclusive. We're celebrating with our most anticipated games of the new year. Be sure to listen and follow (for free!) on Spotify.
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Choose your Spirit Ash!
Finally finished
@thebestiespod
as Elden Ring bosses (based off Russ' hilarious episode intro). Who do you think would be the toughest to fight?
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"Dr. Mario's bedside manner is fucking atrocious!"
~
@griffinmcelroy
Listen to the full episode for free at
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Which Resident Evil puzzle would
@griffinmcelroy
install in his home?
Listen for free on your podcast app of choice!
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"[Gabe Newell] gives out his %&#-ing e-mail address!"
~
@griffinmcelroy
on the little treasures in the Portal commentary track
Listen to the full episode at
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y'all have no excuses
August PlayStation Now games announced:
•Nier: Automata (until Nov 1st)
•Ghostrunner
•Undertale
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Remember the Wii U launch day?
@ElyseWillems
tells
@griffinmcelroy
about her harrowing quest to retrieve a Wii U from an empty Target parking lot.
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Thrilled to mention that tomorrow's Cyberpunk episode will feature the lovely and talented
@RonFunches
as a special guest!
if you're looking to catch up ❤️
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