Podcasts by A Few Bits

A Few Bits Ep. 86 - Nintendo World Championships 2017 from 2017-08-29T23:40:43

Hello all!

Ryan, Cole, and guest host Jack are mobile this week (apologies for the audio quality) and heading home from the Nintendo World Championships in Evanston, IL. 

The boys ...

A Few Bits Ep. 85 - E3 2017 Recap from 2017-06-22T00:04:59

Hey Guys,

E3 2017 has come and gone and the Bit Brothers are here to discuss all the big news/releases from the major press briefings. A lot to discuss, so get your ear holes ready!

A Few Bits Ep. 84 - Nintendo Switch Strategies? from 2017-02-24T03:26:24

Hello all,

Nintendo Switch is about to launch and the Bit Brothers share their thoughts on Nintendo's future and early impressions of the console. Is the market ready for the take-me-anyw...

A Few Bits Ep. 83 - PS VR and NES Classic Edition from 2016-11-30T02:17:59

Hey Internet Friends,

Cole got bored over the weekend and decided to build his own NES Classic Edition utilizing a $5 Raspberry Pi computer and an old NES Cartridge. Follow the link below...

A Few Bits Ep. 82 - Life Changes... and Madden from 2016-09-08T01:16:07

What's up internet pals? So, after a bit of a break the Bit Brothers are back. Sorry for the delay, but we've been just a bit busy...

Cole and Meredith got hitched (with just a bit of cra...

A Few Bits Ep. 81 - E3 2016 Wrap-Up from 2016-06-17T20:36:13

Hello all,

In this monster episode the Bit Brothers do their darndest to tie a bow on everything E3 2016. We're covering all the conferences and news! Please enjoy. 

Conferences an...

A Few Bits Ep. 80 - Just Call me Call from 2016-04-18T15:30:40

Yo Internet Friends,

Spring has sprung, but who has time to enjoy the outdoors when we got games to play. 

What we've been playin':

• Quantum Break
• MLB The Show...
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A Few Bits Ep. 79 - Street Fighter V Launch from 2016-02-22T01:43:17

Yo Internet Pals,

Lots of Street Fighter V talk on this week's episode. Our overall early impression of the game (when the servers work) and a little deeper look at the boys club...

A Few Bits Ep. 78 - Game of the Year 2015 from 2015-12-31T00:36:55

Hello Internet Friends,

2015 is just wrapping up and the Bit Brothers are putting it all into perspective with our farewell to 2015 episode. This of course means everyone's favorite debat...

A Few Bits Ep. 77 - Holiday Shopping Guide from 2015-12-03T16:01:20

Hello Internet Friends,

The Bit Brothers are back and we have new toys to talk about! Also, the Holiday season is officially upon us and my goodness it's an amazing time to be a gamer. Listen

A Few Bits Ep. 76 - Lots O' Metal Gear Solid from 2015-09-20T17:38:16

Hey Internet Pals,

Summer is officially over (boo). Do not fret, as this means good games are coming! The glow of your TV will always keep you warm. 

What we're playin': Listen

A Few Bits Ep. 75 - Batman: Arkham Knight from 2015-07-23T18:25:18

On this episode we discuss a first birthday, how to give a one-year-old a Slurpee, Batman: Arkham Knight, and Rocket League.

Love,

A Few Bits

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A Few Bits Ep. 74 - E3 Rundown from 2015-06-19T21:51:37

Hey Internet Friends,

It's E3 time! The brothers are discussing all the media briefings in this beefy episode.

• Bethesda - Fallout 4, Doom
• Microsoft - Halo 5: Guardia...
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Watch Ep. 73 - Proposals and Fatalities from 2015-05-04T14:41:19

Now Playing - Mortal Kombat X from 2015-05-04T14:40:05

A Few Bits Ep. 73 - Proposals and Fatalities from 2015-04-27T02:34:22

Hello Internet Pals,

Exciting times for Cole, as he cheated on his own podcast and got engaged on episode 248 of My Brother My Brother and Me (MBMBaM). 

Also, as always, we discuss...

Now Playing - The Order: 1886 from 2015-03-09T14:19:35

A Few Bits Ep. 72 - H1Z1 and The Order: 1886 from 2015-03-05T00:36:29

Hey Internet Pals,

The Bit Brothers are here once again with another chair bustin' episode to share their not so mighty wisdom on all things gaming. 

What We're Playin':

-Th...

Watch Us Record Episode 71 - Farewell to 2014 from 2015-01-27T17:25:21

A Few Bits Ep. 71 - Farewell to 2014 from 2015-01-23T00:53:26

What's up everyone! The Bit Brothers are back with guest host and friend of the show Matt Dewis.

2014 is over and the boys are discussing their favorite (and not so favorite) games of 201...

Now Playing - Halo 5: Guardians Arena Multiplayer Beta from 2015-01-12T15:59:08

Now Playing - Sunset Overdrive from 2014-11-17T19:45:29

Watch us Record Episode 70 from 2014-11-11T16:43:53

A Few Bits Ep. 70 - Sunset Overdrive from 2014-11-11T01:48:53

Hey Internet Pals,

The holiday season is upon us and good games have hit/are hitting shelves (or ethernet cables)! 

What we're playin':

• Sunset Overdrive (Xbox One) Listen

A Few Bits Ep. 69 - Guardians of the Gridiron from 2014-09-23T18:00

The Bit Brothers are back for the 69th episode of the A Few Bits Podcast to talk about cars, babies, puppies, fitness, football, and maybe some video games.

What we're playin':

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Now Playing - Destiny (Xbox One) from 2014-09-15T15:21:39

Now Playing - Lethal League (Steam) from 2014-09-03T14:46:11

Now Playing - Madden NFL 15 (Xbox One) from 2014-09-02T21:12:59

A Few Bits Ep. 68 - Beta and Babies from 2014-07-27T22:04:02

What's going on Internet pals? Bit brothers are going through quite a few life milestones (babies, puppies, houses), but we can always carve out a piece of life pie dedicated to gaming. 

...

A Few Bits Ep. 67 - E3 2014 Wrap-up from 2014-06-26T03:15:02

Hello everyone,

E3 has come and gone, so the Tychsen bros. are here to discuss the huge event. We're covering our highlights of all the big conferences:

• Microsoft (Halo: The ...
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A Few Bits Ep. 66 - E3 2014 Predictions from 2014-06-08T15:32:19

What's up everybody? The Tychsen bros along with special guest Meredith talk everything gaming and our predictions for next week's E3!

What we're playin':

• Transistor...
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A Few Bits Ep. 65 - Trials and Tribulations from 2014-05-11T16:13:32

Hello interworlds! Bit brothers are back on the mics and Skypes talkin' games.

If you like one or more of the following: Puppies, Bread, Motorbikes, Fighting games, this is the episode fo...

A Few Bits Ep. - Nintendo 64 from 2014-03-30T18:03:31

It's episode 64 and the Bit brothers couldn't pass the chance at celebrating one of the consoles near and dear to them, the Nintendo 64. We revisit some of our favorite titles growing up in this...

A Few Bits - Spoilercast - The Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 2 from 2014-03-15T15:00:01

Spoiler Alert! The Bit Brothers sit in a car and spoil the heck out of The Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 2.

Love,

A Few Bits

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A Few Bits Ep. 63 - Name that Pokemon! from 2014-03-08T15:23

What's up everybody! Been a little while, but the Bit Brothers are back with special guest from the C'mon Podcast, Matt Dewis! No real format to this show (not like there ever is), just three bu...

A Few Bits Ep. 62 - 3rd Annual Bitty Awards! from 2014-01-09T02:00

Hey Everybody! 2013 has been a pretty amazing year of gaming joy. The Bit Brothers are talking their favorite games of 2013. 

Categories this year:

-Best Music

-Best Indie G...

A Few Bits Ep. 61 - Xbox One Impressions from 2013-11-30T17:28

What's up everybody? Hoping your bellies are full of turkey goodness this weekend. The Tychsen brothers have spent a week getting familiar with the Xbox One. We share our early impressions on a ...

A Few Bits Ep. 60 - Next-Gen is Now-Gen from 2013-11-07T01:40

What's up everybody! Holy shit, new consoles are coming out next week! Ryan discusses his plans for the new console launch (lucky duck has a launch day Xbox One coming). 

What we'...

A Few Bits Ep. 59 - Xbox One = Snappy from 2013-10-17T02:51

What's up everyone? We're talking life, games, and pizza parties this week on A Few Bits Podcast.

Ryan has played an Xbox One! Come join us as we talk about first impressions of this snap...

A Few Bits Ep. 58 - Strobin' One Out from 2013-09-26T02:06

Brothers are back talking about games and phones without strobe lights. Come join our pizza party as we discuss the games we've been playin' and the lives we've been livin'. 

What...

A Few Bits Ep. 57 - Free-to-Play/Here-to-Stay from 2013-08-29T23:32

On this very special episode of the podcast, we address some extremely sensitive issues like nachos, mutant chickens, Miley Cyrus, Saints Row IV, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Gone Home, and Pla...

Now Playing - Divekick from 2013-08-29T16:38

A Few Bits Ep. 56 - The Last of a Few of Us from 2013-08-01T02:32

Hi all,

Bits brothers are back talking about games (at least after the first 20 minutes of this show). Listen

A Few Bits Ep. 55 - America Still Needs Your Help!! from 2013-07-05T16:06

Happy belated America Day to you all! Hope everyone still owns all their digits today!

What we've been p...

A Few Bits Ep. 54 - E3 Rundown! from 2013-06-12T23:10

E3 week! Media briefings are over and we're talking all about the latest news and games that will be gracing our television screens in the near future. Listen

A Few Bits Ep. 53 - Let's Talk Xbox One from 2013-06-06T00:38

What's up Internet? Special guest, Dave *Bleep*, joins the Tychsen bros talking about the Xbox One and the future of living room entertainment in general.

Kind of a different format to th...

A Few Bits Ep. 52 - Bioshock Infinite Possibilities from 2013-05-16T01:14

Hello world! A Few Bits is back and talkin about the ending of Bioshock Infinite. Ryan and Cole our joined by special guest Brian (not from down the street). Listen

A Few Bits Ep. 51 - BioShock Infinite Fun from 2013-04-26T00:05

What's up everybody! A Few Bits is over the 50 hump and talking games.

What we've been playin':

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A Few Bits - Ep. 50 - Final Fantasy VII from 2013-03-30T15:26

Hey Everyone!

Holy crap, episode 50! We have the original gang back for this one.

What we've been playin':

• Tomb Raider
• Ridiculous Fishing (iOS)
• Real ...
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A Few Bits Ep. 49 - PS4 Event Extravaganza from 2013-02-27T00:03

Hi All,

Been a while but the Tychsen brothers (and special guest) are back!

What we've been playin':

• Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
• NHL 13
• Little Big...
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A Few Bits Ep. 48 - We Bought a Zoo and Battled in it from 2013-01-27T23:57

Hello all! New epsiode with your favorite brothers with the last name Tychsen.

What we've been playin': Listen

A Few Bits Ep.47 - 2nd Annual Bitty Awards from 2012-12-20T00:53

We're talking about our favorite (and not so favorite) games of 2012!

Categories:

• Listen

A Few Bits Ep. 46- B-Day Bits-Day from 2012-12-16T23:25

The whole crew is back! A very happy Bday to one special nerd. Plus, the return of Mr. Jacob Gleason!

What we've...

A Few Bits Ep. 45 - Podcast in the Woods from 2012-12-01T18:26

Sorry for the long delay again. Those silly Tychsen brothers are back and talkin about games! Had to record in the woods to make this happen. It will make sense...

A Few Bits - Spoiler Alert! - The Walking Dead from 2012-10-18T23:25

Hello everybody,

On Ep. 44 we had mentioned wanting to do a spoiler segment on one of our favorite games this ye...

A Few Bits Ep. 44 - Back to Amazing from 2012-10-17T03:40

Hi all!

Guess what? We're not dead! It's been a while but A Few Bits is back! Sorry for the delay.

A Few Bits Ep. 43 - Radcast from 2012-09-23T21:58

A new episode of A Few Bits Podcast? Rad!!!

What we're playin': Tekken Tag Tournament 2, The Walking Dead: The Game (iOS), Rayman Jungle Run (iOS)

Show Highlights:

• Col...
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A Few Bits Ep 42. - Fall is coming...then Winter from 2012-09-08T21:11

What we've been playin': 

• Super Hexagon (iOS)
• Walking Dead: The Game
• Madden 13
• inFAMOUS

Fall is here! The boys discuss some of the games the...

A Few Bits Ep. 41 - Papo&No from 2012-08-26T21:39

What we've been playin': Madden 13, Persona 4 Arena, Papo and Yo (PSN), Dust: An Elysian Tail (XBLA),

Ryan cares about achievement points and Cole makes a fun purchase. Jacob is somewhere...

A Few Bits Ep. 40 - Length can be Intimidating from 2012-08-10T20:19

If you're a fan of Gale Sayers, Batman, and dogs interupting conversations by barking loudly, this week's episode is just for you! 

What we've been playin': Sound Shapes (PS3), Deadlight ...

A Few Bits Ep. 39 - Ca Caw! from 2012-07-20T21:05

Lots of random in this week's show. Open with a bang (or smack) and end wondering what happened. 

What we've been playin': 

• Tiny Wings 2.0
• Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD Listen

A Few Bits Ep. 38 - Party like it's 1776 from 2012-07-04T20:06

America was born and there were video games. That's basically our history folks.

Dedicating this episode to the 4th, the brothers discuss a list of 5 games they feel best represents Ameri...

A Few Bits Ep. 37 - A Vanity Affair from 2012-06-21T03:03

Another Tychsen brother episode this week. Lots of random and hopefully a little bit of gaming knowledge. 

What we've been playin': Shadows of the Damned, Portal 2, and Resistance...

A Few Bits Ep. 36 - Our E3 Spextravaganza from 2012-06-06T03:14

In our most epic show to date, the Tychsen brothers recap all the conferences from days 1 and 2 of E3 2012.

Cover all the big news and releases from Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft, Sony, and Nint...

A Few Bits Ep. 35 - Diablow Me Away from 2012-05-20T20:35

It's been a couple of weeks, but we're back! Sorry about that...I have heard that absence makes the heart grow fonder though.

What we've been playin':

• Diablo III (the next de...
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A Few Bits Ep. 34 - Passionate Ha-mage from 2012-04-29T21:31

Welcome to our extra long Chicago sports (why D-Rose!?!?), summer movies (Avengers vs. Dark Knight Rises), and (if we have time) gaming podcast. Didn't mean for it to be this epic, just how thin...

A Few Bits Ep. 33 - Free-to-Play from 2012-04-15T15:34

It's been so long since we've posted a normal show, we made it extra epic this week.

What we've been playin': Journey (PSN), Fez (XBLA), Draw Something (iOS & Android), Rayman Origins, ML...

A Few Bits Ep 32. - Happy Bitsday! from 2012-04-02T05:00

As of 4-2-12, A Few Bits podcast is officially a year old! (What did you get us?)

This past year has been a fun ride. We truly enjoy sharing some laughs and talking about gaming with you ...

A Few Bits Ep. 31 - Our Mechtacular from 2012-03-11T01:51

What we've been playin': SSX, Street Fighter X Tekken, Paperboy 2 (SNES), Bubsy (SNES)

Yep, Brian's back if you're wondering. 

News: Ryan tells us about the future of Mech games. W...

A Few Bits Ep. 30 - The Musical from 2012-03-04T22:59

Oh hey there!

What we've been playin': Bastion (XBLA), SSX, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Psychonauts (PC), Zombies Ate My Neighbors (SNES), Tetris Attack (SNES), Kirby's Superstar (S...

A Few Bits Ep. 29 - Dogs Ruin Podcasts from 2012-02-20T01:18

What we've been playin': Beat Sneak Bandit (iOS), Ghost Trick (iOS), and The Darkness II

News: The brothers discuss the amazing success of Double Fine's recent Kickstarter campaign. Also,...

A Few Bits Ep. 28 - Gauntlet Knight from 2012-02-05T00:29

Another brother-cast coming your way! Jake is out this week, but Ryan and Cole have gotcha covered. 

What we've been playin': Soul Calibur V, Twisted Metal, and PixelJunk SideScroller

A Few Bits Ep. 27 - Barry Blew it! from 2012-01-22T19:15

What we've been playin': Dead Space, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (Demo), Q.U.B.E. (Demo), Super Crate Box (iOS), and Ace Combat: Assault Horizon. 

It's round 2 of our Super Wizard Champ...

A Few Bits Ep. 26 - Tournament of Wizards from 2012-01-15T18:54

What we've been playin': NFL Blitz, Uncharted 3, Limbo, NBA 2K12, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Dead Space 1&2, and League of Legends

News: We've got NPD numbers for December and discuss b...

A Few Bits Ep. 25 - Quarter-Life Crisis from 2012-01-08T18:44

Holidays are over, let's talk about games! A Few Bits is back and we've got some new equipment to start 2012 off right.

If you missed our Spirited Speed Run to 2012, you can find the vide...

A Few Bits Ep. 24 - The Bitty Awards from 2011-12-19T00:16

Hello all!

Awards season is upon us and the A Few Bits crew thought this would be the perfect time to host the first ever Bitty Awards.

Categories this year:

1. Favorite cha...

A Few Bits Ep. 23 - Michael Jordan Ed. from 2011-12-04T00:24

Is it worth spending 40 dollars on a game you've already played? Can Jetpack Joyride beat out Skyrim for game of the year? Would you elect a president that quot...

A Few Bits Ep. 22 - SkyJob from 2011-11-17T01:26

The Few Bits crew is going to be out of commission this weekend, so why not post a mid-week show? Yes please!

What we’ve been playin: Skyrim...

A Few Bits Ep. 21 - Revenge of the Mash-up from 2011-11-12T03:28

Hey all! We had so much fun with the first mash-up of A Few Bits and C'mon!, we brought it back! This time, with a couple of extra friends to contribute to the fu...

A Few Bits Ep. 20 - Talkin' Battlefield 3 from 2011-10-30T22:02

Let's just say this week's show is definitely a deep threat (listen and it may make sense).

What we've been playin': Cole finally finishes Rage and the boys have a long discussion...

A Few Bits Ep. 19 - Ribbertron Ed. from 2011-10-26T02:49

What's up everybody! Fall is in full swing right now and we've actually got some amazing games to talk about!

What we've been playin': Batman: Arkham City, Battlefield 3, Sequence (Code g...

A Few Bits Ep. 18 - The Almost Lost Episode from 2011-10-17T23:19

Hello All! Sorry for the delay on this week's episode. We wish we could spend everyday shootin the poop on video games, but sadly life has a way of ruining our dreams.

What we've been pla...

A Few Bits Ep. 17 - Turtlecast from 2011-09-27T00:48

A whole lotta turtle in this week's episode. The fall has officially begun and we here at A Few Bits are pretty pumped. After last week's marathon of an episode...

A Few Bits Ep. 16 - The Neverending Podcast from 2011-09-16T02:51

A Few Bits is back to its normal format in this epically long edition.

What we’ve been playin: Madden 12, Jetpack Joyride (iOS), Street Figh...

A Few Bits Ep. 15 - A Few C'mons!! from 2011-09-09T02:18

This week's episode of A Few Bits is unlike anything you've ever heard from the A Few Bits crew. Ryan and Cole join some fellow podcasters, Steve Frazier and Matt Dewis, from C'mon. 

The ...

A Few Bits Ep. 13 - Go Go Power Rangers! from 2011-08-20T23:06

The regular crew is back for this week's action-packed super sexy episode of A Few Bits.

What we've been playin: Motral Kombat (Freddy Krueger DLC), Battlefield: Bad Company 2, League of ...

A Few Bits Ep. 12 - A Whole Lotta Confusion from 2011-08-15T02:02

A Few Bits is back this week and we're down one Jacob Gleason. Not to worry though! Everyone's favorite guy from down the street, Brian Birkholz, has stepped in to join Cole and Ryan for this we...

A Few Bits - Ep. 11 - Sniffle Ed. from 2011-08-08T00:43

The whole gang is back on this week's episode of A Few Bits. Cole is back from the dead, Ryan discusses his Super Bowl, and Jacob shares his money making secrets playing video games.

What...

A Few Bits Ep. 10 - Fighting the Summer Lull from 2011-07-24T23:29

A Few Bits Ep. 9 - PokéMEN from 2011-07-17T05:00

With Cole in the middle of the woods this week, Jacob and Ryan discuss handicap gaming, the relevance of women's professional sports, and Pokémon.

We also cover Call of Duty: Elite, A...

A Few Bits Ep. 8 - Brocast from 2011-07-11T01:35

A lot of brotherly love in this week's episode as the boys are down one Jacob. 

What we've been playin': Bulletstorm, Tony Hawk 2 (iOS), NBA Jam (iOS), Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition, ...

A Few Bits Ep. 7 - Duke Nukem Fornever from 2011-06-26T16:50

On this weeks episode the boys have you covered with a long talk about what we've been playin': Trenched, Duke Nukem Forever, Portal 2, Bulletstorm, and League of Legends.

We talk about t...

A Few Bits Ep.6 - Podcast V. 1.Pissed from 2011-06-19T15:39

Hello all!

On this weeks episode the boys do their damnedest to cover the week after E3 doldrums.

We cover the games we've been playin': Child of Eden, Portal 2, Bulletstorm, The W...

A Few Bits Ep. 5 - Our E3 Spectacular!!! from 2011-06-12T17:58

Well, the massive spectacle that is E3 has come and gone. All that is left is to dissect the massive amounts of news from the big event. 

Luckily, A Few Bits has got you covered!

J...

A Few Bits Ep. 4 - The R(E)volution of A Few Bits from 2011-06-05T18:43

Well, it only took two weeks this time, but A Few Bits is back once again! All the nerdy hijinks one could ask for in a neat little podcast pack...

A Few Bits Ep. 3 - The Art of Phoenixing from 2011-05-22T15:32

Hello All!

After a three week hiatus, A Few Bits is back and better than ever!

Jacob and Ryan share their exciting life changes over the past few weeks (they really do grow up so f...

A Few Bits Ep.2 - Help from Down the Street from 2011-04-25T13:17

It's only our second episode and we have already lost a co-host. Luckily friend of the show and retro gaming expert, Brian Birkholz, rode his Huffy over to help us while Jacob is in the middle o...

A Few Bits Ep. 1 - The Beginning of Amazing from 2011-04-10T05:00

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