Super Hopped-up

If somehow you're someone who cares about Avengers spoilers but haven't seen the film, well, whatever listen to this podcast anyways. Spoilers are good for you, and life is cruel. It's all about that recent movie where the Muppet Babies fought Space Grimace. I'm just glad to finally see a film that's endorsing men who wear jewelry. Beer of the Week: Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright, Mike Parker Music by Sebastian Bender

Bar drunk or casino lizard: who would win in a fight!? This week the topic starts with whether or not it's socially acceptable at 30 to drink 2 litres of Grower's Peach Cider, which transitions nicely into our spoiler-free feelings about the new Avenger's film. We argue which member of the Avengers is the most doable, everyone agrees that Kratos is absolutely the most doable, we discuss our all-time fav sports documentaries, and we introduce the newest member of the team, Kevin. Drink of the Week: Strongbow Dark Fruit Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright, Mike Parker, Matt Emery Music by Sebastian Bender

Kelly's a tired boy this week, so we try to determine the best video game drug to wake his ass up. He also impresses us with his deep knowledge of the German language. Matt wants to invent a machine to play video games for him, and also tell us about a good time he had once on a submarine. Norris wants us all to know about Ready Player One, and in response everyone else wants gets mad at Norris. Everyone wants to drunkenly discuss remix culture. Beer of the Week: Superflux Happyness IPA and Strathcona Beer Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright, Matt Emery Music by Sebastian Bender

Five people enter in a room, ready to do battle with the Verhoeven himself. But, how many will leave unscathed? It's that time of year, y'all, Verhoevenia! Hug your giant cop daddies and your uncomfortably angry dancer friends, kiss your bug buddies and odd-boobed martians, because we're sitting by the screen and watching the very best films of Paul Verhoeven, one of the weirdest minds in cinema. We went through, in order, Robocop, Showgirls, Starship Troopers, and Total Recall. Powerful, emotional films all. And the only thing better than watching them is getting our cutting, incisive commentary on each. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Parker, Stephanie Fan, Matt Emery Music by Sebastian Bender

We're angry about data this week. Don't tread on my data, big gubment. My deviant internet searches are between me and my living God. This week Kelly manages to once again self-own himself with the beer, groundwork is set down for the upcoming Verhoevenia, everyone argues whether or not we should go see Ready Player One, and Mike admits Dragon Ball's got him on tilt. Norris admits to being a colonizer in a fairytale land. And everyone agrees that the Overwatch League is totally normal. Just, real regular. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Parker, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Longwood Brewery's Super Ginger Cream Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

Now you look like a shrewd and capable investor! Howzabout you step right up and take a gander at these-here dollary-digits! The latest and greatest cryptocurrency! Get in on it now before you research what cryptocurrency actually is and realize it's kind of a scam! Internet money! Plug into the money! This week the gang reminisces about very special episodes, drinks some good beer, and Norris blows our minds with Ni No Kuni 2. Kelly explains his further misgivings regarding Breathe of the Wild, David brings up Outcast (a game everyone else was confident doesn't actually exist), and everyone decides that the best way to gain podcast prestige is to make fun of Denis Dyack. I thought I had the name for this episode pretty early until Kelly at the last minute took the crown. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Big Rock Brewing's Magpie Rye Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

The team takes a strong stance on the wizarding world this week. I don't know how we started arguing about stupid Harry Potter nonsense but it went far longer than reasonable. This week we celebrate Dave tipping over the odometer by explaining to him the concept of "second puberty." In turn Dave lets us know about his finding "A Way Out" in a new Super Hopped-Up youtube series, Mike updates us on Brolly and Bardock's introduction to FighterZ, and the gang breaks down this weeks unveiling of the 2018 nominees for World Video Game Hall of Fame. Did you know there was a Video Game Hall of Fame? We sure as hell didn't! Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, David Beebe, Kelly Wright Beer of the Week: Whistler Brewing Co's Chestnut Brown Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

It's argument ad absurdum over here, as the boys pretend they know what fallacies are. Which, logically goes right into a twenty minute discussion about how Goku has the CTE from repeated blows to the head. There's some further talk about Drake's plan for Fortnite, how Geralt's soul is still burning, and that the makers of Inside are getting into the hottest future sex toys. Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, David Beebe Beer of the Week: Hoegaarden Music by Sebastian Bender

It's about straight-edge, God fearin' music this week, as we try to figure out what kind of concert people could go to without the haunting spectre of Mary Jane following them at every turn. Kelly also reveals his crippling ginger phobia, Mike mistakenly brings up Bloodborne leading to an endless argument on Dark Souls lore, Dave is still training to be a mech captain, and Norris is relapsing back into jrpgs in the worst possible way. Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Kelly Wright, David Beebe Beer of the Week: Phillip's Ginger Beer Music by Sebastian Bender

Well folks, it's been a busy week. We've got to get through that Nintendo Direct, that whole video game violence VS government meeting, as well as a slew of other big announcements. So of course we spend 50 or so minutes talking about shitty alt-right Psychologists, local breweries, hot pot, and our plans on going to Vegas baby. We do talk some gaming this week though, with a lot of excited gushing about Into the Breach, celebrating Kelly's victory over Monster Hunter, and more late-breaking news than we know what to do with. We also solve the gun crisis, and it involves video games. Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Kelly Wright, David Beebe Beer of the Week: Coal Harbour Brewing's Triticale Super Saison Music by Sebastian Bender

Super Hopped-Up cares about history, especially factual retellings of history. Which is why we need to be honest about the utter irrelevance of Australia. We got some historical fun facts this week, followed by a thorough deconstruction of the latest teetering block in Marvel's Jenga tower: Black Panther. Norris wants to discuss conflict vibranium, Dave tries to decipher the relationship between porn and the Olympics, Matt can't pronounce anyone's name, and Kelly breaks down Sonic fetishism. Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Kelly Wright, David Beebe Beer of the Week: Forgetfulness Music by Sebastian Bender

House bands are a menace, and the team decides they need to be stopped this week. We learn this week about the wonderful world of citrus fruits, and that kumquat is even more fun to say than it is to taste. Norris and Mike also reminisce to when they had no jobs or life and spent their time playing video games in Norris's parents' unheated basement, and Matt tries to ruin movies with his *data*. Also watch The Ritual. It rules. Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Red Racer Lucky Dog Kumquat Wheat Beer Music by Sebastian Bender

There's been an invasion from the eastern border, as ill-mannered Albertans take over our beautiful, innocent podcast and fill it full of Pizzagate references. This week we joined up with some podcasting brothers-in-arms, Keifer and Chris from The Alberta Podcast. They've come to regale us with tales of Cybermania 94, Lorn Lanning, and true-to-history video game series Dynasty Warriors. Meanwhile, Norris lets everyone in on the the scandals rocking the classic arcade world, Dave slips further into anime, and Matt once more comes to the defense of speed-runners. Sponsored by Gamer Goo. Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe Special Guests: The rowdy boys from Alberta Podcast, Keifer Dallison and Chris Westaway Beer of the Week: Storm Brewing's Pizza Beer Music by Sebastian Bender

They're like the regular kind but they've got steam shooting out. This week Mike learns that he needs Dragon Ball to feel anything, Kelly wants you to know he looks pretty wearing the skin of a murdered creature, and Matt has some hard talk aimed at those puppies who kneeled during the Puppybowl. We also end up getting into a protracted discussion about Bob's Burgers, and how it's great. Because it's great. Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Kelly Wright, Matt Emery Beer of the Week: Red Truck's Midnight Dark Lager Music by Sebastian Bender

This week the gang discuss their lucrative future career - being proxy bodies for the wealthy elite. We also decide that beer collaborations are beat, and the future lies in beer beefs. Mike and Dave continue their habit of probably getting Dragon Ball stuff completely wrong, while Norris determines if cats are evil or merely misinformed. Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Bomber Brewing's Bomber Spicy Nuggs Music by Sebastian Bender

Dont worry everyone, we survived the tsunami. With no small assistance from Professor Seismograph. This week, we lament the loss of male role models, but we celebrate our new heroes the internet speed runners. We swap Bubsy stories, skin-stealing stories, hentai stories, and stories of the creation of civilizations. Lots of stories. Kelly also gives us news from the alternate universe Metal Gear front, and Matt finds a neural network that makes band names and derails the episode. Hosts: Chris Norris, Kelly Wright, David Beebe, Matt Emery Beer of the Week: Kozel Blonde Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

It's MAD MONEY HOUR this week on Super Hopped-Up. Bitcoin! Yah hearda it!? BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY. We're gonna all be rich! As the gang sells all the audio equipment to buy math dollars, we also talk about the other thing dorks love: Dragon Ball (Fighter) Z. Dave and Mike have never seen a power level they didn't like, and they're willing to talk everyone's ear off while Norris and Kelly nod politely. Lastly, but certainly not leastly, the gang's proven that they would all make fantastic cops if hadn't been for that nagging sports injury. You can see the evidence yourself over at our Hidden Agenda Let's Play! Go here to watch or we'll arrest you -> https://youtu.be/7vYTfG8ysq8 Hosts: Chris Norris, Kelly Wright, David Beebe, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Mt. Begbie Brewing's Stoked Winter Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

Oh cool a bunch of dudes are gonna talk about Star Wars: The Last Jedi on the internet. Turns out? They got some 'pinions. This week, the 5-year sting operation on Matt finally succeeds. Don't worry he's going to prison now, we got him. Also it's mostly about Star Wars this week, so if you haven't seen the latest whizz-bang then prepare to be enlightened about it before you even see it yourself! Hosts: Chris Norris, Kelly Wright, Matt Emery, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Central City Brewing Super Solar IPA Music by Sebastian Bender

The Deep State tries to stop us from drinking this week but we remain too potent to stop. It's 2018! Time for thrills, chills, and spills, and an opportunity to wipe clean the slate! As such, we haven't done a damn thing this last week that wasn't drinking, so we turn our gazes forward and discuss our hopes and dreams for 2018. From our resolutions, to the stupid media we're looking forward to consuming, 2018 does indeed look like another wonderful step in our long march to the grave. Hosts: Chris Norris, Kelly Wright, David Beebe, Mike Parker Beer of the Week: Fieldhouse Brewing Co.'s As If Dry Hopped Sour Ale Music by Sebastian Bender

With this being the week after our Metal Gear Marathon, and none of us technically dying in the process, we thought this follow-up week would be a good time to give our high and low-lights of the marathon. Also discussed, the seemingly seedy underbelly hiding in Stardew Valley, and a frank discussion on Orc culture. Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Bill McDonnell, Steph Fan Beer of the Week: Dagerrad Amber Music by Sebastian Bender