Podcasts by Magical Boys
The Magical Boys are made up by one gay black man, D.J. and one bisexual Cuban man, Rueben. Join them each week as they break down the latest and greatest in games, anime, manga and all that good stuff in between.
Further podcasts by D.J. Kirkland & Rueben Medina
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Timothée Chalamet’s Bloodborne (w/ BunnyCartoon) from 2023-06-23T17:18:32
Shows we talked about on the pod.
- Tengoku Daimakyo streaming on Hulu
- Oshi no Ko streaming on HiDive
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Episode 2 - Sweet But Mostly Salty from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.765931
DJ and Rueben are at it again! This week they talk about SGDQ, that cringeworthy Polygon Article, FFXII HD rumor, Splatoon, the latest Smash Bros. Wii U patch and more!
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Importance of Representation from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.759636
DJ and Rube talk about the gender spectrum representation in games, MOBAs and more!
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Episode 7 - The Gay Cookie Agenda (And Video Games) from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.747478
DJ and Rueben talk about their choice in cookies, anime and games
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Episode 8 - The Ups and Downs of Fandom from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.743322
DJ and Rueben are back! On this episode, they talk about fandom and the potentially damaging culture it can create. DJ gives some advice to anyone out there that is creating content as well!
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Episode 11 - You Pressed"A"for Anime Again, Didn't You? from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.701739
DJ and Rueben are back and just as trashy as ever! The boys catch up on what they've been doing since the extended break and talk about anime series like Myriad Colors Phantom World and much more!
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Episode 12 - A Case for Butts from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.699696
This wee, DJ and Rueben discuss the the uproar about Tracer's butt in Overwatch and how disappointed they are about what happened with Allison Rapp.
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Episode 14 - The Boys Are Back from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.696023
DJ and Rueben are back with all new episodes! They're talking about what they've been up to during the hiatus, what they've been playing and of course, what anime they're watching.
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Episode 15 - Switch It Up! from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.693613
DJ and Rueben are back with a new episode! D.J. went to the Nintendo Switch Preview event and tells all and Rueben talks about how horny Fire Emblem Heroes is. Lot's of anime, lots of fucky and lot...
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Episode 22 - E3 Expectations from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.670654
Rueben and DJ are back with a new episode talking about what they hope to see at E3 next week. There's also a lot of talk about Taco Bell....again as well as a heated discussion of Mountain Dew fla...
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Soft Boy or F**k Boy? from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.665139
D.J. FINALLY beat Persona 5, Rueben is playing Horizon Zero Dawn and they're both disappointed by "soft boys".
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Episode 32 - I'll Be Your 1-Up Boy from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.650962
It’s a new episode and we’re back on our bullshit. We talk about Mario Odyssey, Fire Emblem Warriors, what our Fursonas would be as well as our favorite characters from the Pokemon universe! Stay c...
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Episode 34 - Five Dollar Foot Long Blades from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.646097
We’re back with another episode and we’re discussing the hard hitting topics like how much of an impact the Five Dollar Foot Long has made on contemporary popular culture…. In all seriousness, we’r...
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Pretty In Pink from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.595329
NEW PODCAST INTRO, SAME OLD NARSTY BOYS. We’re back with a new episode debuting our original podcast intro created and composed by our friend Dale North and we honestly can’t stop talking about ...
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E3 2018 Conspiracy Theories from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.582064
It’s that time of year where we predict what we think is going to be revealed at E3 and typically, we’re wrong. It’s fun to dream.
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We're SO TIRED from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.576042
How many episodes does it take for Boruto to get interesting? 65.
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From Nart to Bart from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.571500
This week, we have Terrace House on the brain. We're recapping FlameCon, DragonCon and we have a conversation about fandom and how to be a good fan.
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New Year, Same Us from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.475582
It’s 2019 and we’re on the same bullshit we were on last year! This week, we talk about how 2018 was the LONGEST YEAR EVER, Into The Spider-Verse, Soldier 76’s coming out, Persona 5R, Granblue F...
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King of The JPEG from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.470575
We’re back after our little impromptu break with a brand new episode! This week we’re talking about the beautiful mess that is Kingdom Hearts 3 very briefly, Genesis 6, the problem with Sister K...
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It's Just Not My Thing from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.465342
HEY! This week we talk about how far along we are in Kingdom Hearts 3, the horniness of DOA6, One Day At A Time, The THQ Nordic fiasco and a lot more!
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Magical Boys LIVE! from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.441185
We decided to come back at quite an odd time but now more than ever we both think that we need some fun and some laughs. The format is a little bit different this week as we piloted our first ev...
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Status Ailment: Ashy feat. Chris Lam from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.435513
This week we’re joined by host and producer and fellow queer podcaster, Chris Lam! We have a long discussion about how we’re managing during the quarantine as creative professionals and of cours...
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Spoilercast feat. Nigel Davis from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.400361
We're back after an unexpected break with our thoughts on the Final Fantasy 7 Remake with our good sis, Nigel Davis! If you haven't played through it already, you might want to skip this week's ...
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The Magical Boys Return! from 2022-04-20T09:48:09.384469
It's been a few months but we're back with new episodes! This week we're playing catch up and talking about how we wrapped up 2020 and how we've been managing during the pandemic. We're talking ...
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Triangle Polygon Plan from 2021-02-24T21:41:10
We're back and we're talking about WandaVision (Spoiler Free), Supermarket Sweep, the recent Nintendo Direct and a dash of BlizzCon!
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Happy Hell Designer from 2020-09-23T13:00:28
In addition to our normal discussion about what we're into, we're breaking down the absolute shit show that was the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series S/X pre-ordering situation. We managed to snag o...
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Playstation 5 Showcase Recap! from 2020-09-17T13:30:12
We're back! Guzzle down a Dewgarita and buckle up for our recap of the September 16th Playstation 5 Showcase! We're ready to give Sony all of our dollars. How about you?
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Simp Your Way to Success from 2020-08-12T12:30:05
We're back with another episode and it's a LONG ONE! As always, we start our show with what we're playing and then we get into the weeds with the drama going on with Act-Age and talk about the c...
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Furry John Cena from 2020-07-23T02:50:14
This week we’re back to our normal format talking about everything we’re watching, playing and of course, answering your questions!
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Simp/Stay Night: Unlimited Shade Works from 2020-04-29T06:30
Artist and Photographer Rakeem Cunningham joins us again for another ridiculous live show. We were all over the place this week. From Armand Rizzo to Fate/Stay Night, this week's conversation is...
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Episode 69.2 from 2020-01-29T06:03
We can’t believe we forgot to make an episode 69 joke. We’re bad podcasters.
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Toss A Coin To Your Magical Boys from 2020-01-16T00:01
We're back with our first new episode of the new year and we're already exhausted. We spend some time catching up on what we've been up to, some of our favorite games of the decade, talk a littl...
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The Big Slurp from 2019-10-16T12:00
We're back and it's time for the fall season of anime. We break down what we're watching, playing and then jump right into the huge Blizzard mess.
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By By Byleth from 2019-08-28T06:30
HEY SPIDA-MAN, DO A FLIP!
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We're back and we're recapping our New York adventure at FlameCon, Fire Emblem: 3 Houses and answering your questions ...
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Steven Neckiverse from 2019-07-10T06:30
STEVEN HAS A NECK!
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Official Magical Boys Twitter @TheMagicalBoys
D.J. Kirkland @OhHeyDJ
Rueben Medina @roobots
E3 2019 Recap! from 2019-06-20T04:18
We’re back after our little hiatus and just in time to recap everything from E3 2019!
Official Magical Boys Website: www.magicalboyspodcast.com
Official Magical Boys Twitter @TheMag...
Tempered Expectations from 2019-03-27T06:30
This week, we open the show with a short discussion about mental health and seeking therapy. Then it’s back to our regularly scheduled nonsense. Lot’s of anime, manga, games and some really...in...
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100 Acre Thot from 2019-02-20T17:14
This week we’re breaking down the Nintendo Direct that just happened, The new Netflix reality show Dating Around, Alita: Battle Angel and more!
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Let Him Have His Shine from 2018-12-12T06:30
It was an act of god to get D.J. to stop playing Smash Bros. Ultimate for more than 10 minutes to record this episode. Besides gushing about Smash, this episode we’re getting into Assassins Cree...
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Whatever Happened To Plowbeef? from 2018-11-28T06:30
Your favorite boys are back after Turkey Day and we’re back on our BS. This week, we dig into Pokemon Let’s Go!, Red Dead Redemption 2, and more. But the most important question is this: Will Ru...
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Everybody Hates Meliodas from 2018-11-14T14:30
Seven Deadly Sins is being held back by the absurd amount of fan service and D.J. isn’t having it. We also talk about the upcoming Game Awards show, Ashe’s announcement trailer from Blizzcon, Su...
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Spooky Boys from 2018-10-31T13:30
We’re back and Ruben is a newlywed man! We talk about love and how dope it is to express love to romantic partners and friends. We also get into a heated discussion as to why Rueben hasn’t watch...
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Queen La Queen from 2018-10-17T13:30
Rakeem is filling in for Rueben while he’s off getting MARRIED. This week, our conversation was originally focused on Inu Yasha but it blossomed into a great conversation around access to anime ...
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Believe In Your Inner Thirst Trap from 2018-09-26T13:30
We had a few drinks when we recorded this episode and we certainly had a LOT to say. We share our thoughts on the Telltale layoffs, putting $200 replica weapons in places, creating content and k...
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Animal Crossing Stans Only from 2018-09-19T13:30
The delayed Nintendo direct happened and there is a lot to talk about. It’s pretty much the whole episode. Big shout outs to the Animal Crossing fandom for not being Trash. We also take a few qu...
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Tokyo Game Show n'Tell 2018 from 2018-09-12T13:30
Tokyo Game Show is fresh on our minds as a bunch of new games and remakes of games are heading our way in the upcoming year. We also take your questions from our wonderful Discord Server and as ...
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You're Welcome, Hollywood: Tempered Steel (ft. Mark Kendall) from 2018-08-16T05:13:05
Hey folx! We're off this week and next due to FlameCon so Rueben is being very self-centered and giving you all a taste of his improvised screenplay/movie comedy podcast You're Welcome, Hollywoo...
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All Things Overwatch from 2018-07-11T13:30
This week, it’s all about Overwatch! We’re joined by our friends Nigel and Dominique and we dig into how we all met, who we love in Overwatch, who we dislike, the queerness of Overwatch, Overwat...
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E3 2018 Recap Extravaganza from 2018-06-27T13:30
We recap our thoughts from E3 2018 with our special guest Magical Girl, Kara Love!
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Cat Girl Crisis Tokyo 2040 from 2018-05-30T13:30
Rueben nearly had a meltdown in the middle of the episode over his Final Fantasy XIV character in the middle of the show. Enjoy.
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Oops, All Questions! from 2018-04-25T13:30
We're not doing anything other than giving you ASMR realness and answering your emails and tweets!
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A Personal Henshin from 2018-04-11T13:00
REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO GOOOOOOD~! Rueben just came back from Japan so we’re back on our bullshit. Rueben talks about his amazing trip, and all the anime porn he bought. We also dig int...
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Magical Trash Bags of Color: Second Impact from 2018-03-21T13:00
This week, Rakeem Cunningham of Podcast Of Color is stepping in for Rueben while he’s in Japan. We talk about all the things we’re currently playing and the fall of Toys “R” Us. Stay connected with...
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Wakanda or Bust from 2018-02-28T17:00
This week, the we are talking about Black Panther and it’s QUITE SPOILER HEAVY so if you haven’t seen the movie yet, you’ll want to skip from 01:00:17 to 01:35:35. But before we get into...
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Episode 39 - Let Them Kiss You, Cowards! from 2018-02-14T17:30
This week's topic is all about the new policies on sexual content and harassment on Twitch and Mixer. But before we get to the serious stuff, we talk about fighting games, and how DragonBall Fig...
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Episode 38 - Who Pilots A Mech Like THAT? from 2018-01-31T17:30
We're back with a DOULBE STUFFED, DOULBE DECKER, EXTRA THICC episode for your ears this week. There's just too much new anime to talk about so get ready to hear about what we're enjoying this seaso...
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Episode 37 - Be Hard, But Less Hard On Yourself from 2018-01-10T17:30
New Year, same us, same bullshit you know and love. This week, we talk about our New Year “resolutions”, games we’re playing, furry artists, Devilman: Crybaby and more. We also answer a ...
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Episode 36 - Game of The Queer 2017 from 2017-12-21T05:21:33
It’s our GAME OF THE YEAR EPISODE! We’re breaking down our top 5 favorite games of 2017. It’s been an incredible year of games and we’re hoping 2018 brings an even better one! Stay connected with u...
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Episode 35 - Monster Huntys from 2017-12-13T17:30
Surprise! We have our new episode a week early! We honestly just couldn’t wait to talk about The Game Awards and Playstation Experience for two weeks so we cleared our schedules to give you some HO...
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Episode 33 - Magical Messages from 2017-11-22T17:30
This week, we're talking about Thor Ragnarock, Mario Odyssey, Overwatch and more! We also took your questions from Social Media and answered them to the best of our abilities! Stay connected with u...
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Episode 31 - Magical Trash Bags of Color w/ Rakeem Cunningham from 2017-10-26T16:00
What happens with two magical boys encounters a trash bag? They become a magical trash bag! Stay connected with us on Social Media! Official Magical Boys Twitter (@TheMagicalBoys) Website: www.magi...
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Episode 30 - Thotty Costume Equality from 2017-10-11T16:30
We have so many questions…. When are we going to see Hanzo’s right tiddy, Jeff Kaplan? What the heck are you doing Marvel? Why are Rick and Morty fans like this? We also have a brand new segment wh...
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Episode 27 - A K Hole of Snack Cakes from 2017-08-23T07:01
D.J. and Rueben are bringing you the latest and greatest takes on your favorite childhood snack cakes, Crunchyroll Expo and the gayest and hottest takes on the video games you love.
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Episode 26 - Thirsty Boys from 2017-08-16T07:09:55
We're no longer the Magical Boys, we're the thirsty boys now. Just kidding....but really though. We're thirsty. This week, we talk about the Nick Robinson "apology", the rumored Okami HD port for P...
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Episode 24 - Doom Daddies from 2017-07-12T17:00
D.J. and Rueben are excited about the upcoming Dream Daddies game and go into detail about which Daddies they plan on romancing or...not romancing. Rueben breaks down the latest in the Summer anime...
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Episode 23 - The Magical Boys Arrive! E3 Roundup 2017 from 2017-06-26T18:31:45
D.J. and Rueben are back under a new name, The Magical Boys! Same boys, same content, different name. This week they breakdown their highlights from E3 this year and settle the score of which of th...
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For The Love of RPGS from 2017-05-24T17:00
D.J. recruited his boyfriend Brandon to fill Rueben's shoes this week. They talk about GameInformer's list of the top 100 RPGS of all time. They'll talk about what stood out, what they were surpri...
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A Famous Bowl of Sadness from 2017-05-10T19:17:29
D.J. and Rueben discuss their go-to Taco Bell orders and actually have a conversation about video games. Since, you know, this IS a video games podcast after all. Also this week, the boys talk abou...
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Episode 19 - Much Ado About Persona 5 from 2017-04-26T06:44:07
DJ and Rueben discuss what games they would include in a Playstation 1 Classic, diversity in games and have a super in depth, SPOILER HEAVY conversation about Persona 5's first three palaces.
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Episode 18 - Anime Fuccbois from 2017-04-12T08:25:17
Ruben finally saw Get Out and they both discuss their thoughts on the film. Don't worry, no spoilers. DJ reveals that he hates Sasuke Uchiha and they both love Persona 5, A LOT!
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Episode 17 - A Mass Effect from 2017-03-29T19:12:21
DJ and Rueben talk about what type of underwear they prefer, the Splatoon 2 Global Test Fire, Mass Effect and more!
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Episode 16 - Thirst of The Wild from 2017-03-15T18:44:35
D.J. and Rueben have spent some quality time with Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild and they have a lot of emotions about it. Especially it's level of fucky. But before they get into it, they hav...
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Episode 13 - Take Me To The Daddy Section from 2016-05-26T04:33:18
DJ and Rueben play catch up and talk about awkward Best Buy encounters, Overwatch, Buffy and more!
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Episode 10 - A Nintendo Direct Linkle To You from 2015-11-18T08:56:05
Rueben and DJ are joined by Brady Hagan again as they deep dive into the latest Nintendo Direct news and much more!
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Episode 9 - Press"A"for Anime from 2015-11-11T17:55:02
This week's episode is all about anime. Shows you should be watching, shows that DJ and Rueben love and of course there is some video game stuff sprinkled in there too.
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Episode 6 - Tokyo Game Show Hangover from 2015-09-24T02:38:16
DJ and Rueben talk about everything they loved from Tokyo Game Show 2015
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Nintendo NX Rumor Roundup from 2015-09-16T17:05:28
DJ and Rueben are joined by their very first guest Brady Hagan, a friend of DJ's that works in the gaming industry as well. We still don't know much about Nintendo's next project currently codename...
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It's About Ethics In Anime Journalism from 2015-08-18T07:29:05
Third time's the charm! This week DJ and Rueben talk more about Splatoon and it's viability as an eSport, choice in representing the LGBT community playing eSports, JRPGs, "Nostalgia Goggles", and ...
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Episode 1 - Meet DJ and Rueben from 2015-07-20T07:15:08
Meet the hosts of the Joystick Jockeys Podcast, DJ and Rueben. They talk about how they met, what games they're playing, what to expect from the show, magical girl boob powers and more!
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Episode 1 - Meet DJ and Rueben from 2015-07-20T07:15:08
Meet the hosts of the Joystick Jockeys Podcast, DJ and Rueben. They talk about how they met, what games they're playing, what to expect from the show, magical girl boob powers and more!
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