Loading Bar Podcast

Joining me in this episode is Fines Dabbs AKA OurViewGaming, host of the Game N' Watch podcast, and OVG trailers where we talk about childhood gaming memories, bar stories, educating the youth, and even some questions posed to the audience (see instagram). 

Links:

https://linktr.ee/gamenwatchpodcast

https://linktr.ee/LoadingBarPodcast

Music Used:

"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Acid Trumpet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

In this episode we continue with the history of another milestone in console gaming history with the advent of the Xbox 360, where I discuss the consoles impressively long life span, how it was conceived, and some of the hiccups that occurred along the way. The coupled cocktail with this review is the history and creation of the Mojito, whose recipe comes from liquor.com.

Mojito

- 3 mint leaves

- 1/2 ounce of simple syrup

- 2 ounces white rum

- 3/4 ounce lime juice

- Club soda on top

- Garnish with mint and lime wheel

Directions: First muddle the mint and simple syrup in the shaker. Next add the rum, lime juice and ice and give it a quick shake, straining the mixture into a highball glass. Finally, you'll want to top with club soda and add your garnish. 

Links and References:

https://www.liquor.com/recipes/mojito/

https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/429/cocktails/mojito-cocktail-history

https://linktr.ee/LoadingBarPodcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2d6IMBS8oY (Power On: the History of the Xbox Episode 5)

Music Used:

"Hard Boiled" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Xbox 360 Boot jingle -Brian Schmidt-https://www.brianschmidtstudios.com/

Continuing with a focus on consoles, I examine the history of the Sony PSP and how it was one of those additions to the history of gaming that really shook things up. This episode's drink is the Cajun lemonade, chosen for it's portability. The recipe comes from southernliving.com and is made as follows:

Cajun Lemonade

- 2 cups (16 oz.) light rum

- 2 cups (16 oz.) citron vodka

- 1 (12-oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

- 1 teaspoon hot sauce

- 1 liter club soda, chilled

- Crushed ice

- Lemon slices and sugarcane sticks, for garnish

Directions: Take the first 4 ingredients and stir them together in a pitcher. Next, add the club soda to fill out the pitcher. Serve with crushed ice added to the glasses and garnish with the lemon slices or sugar cane.

Links:

https://linktr.ee/LoadingBarPodcast

https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/big-batch-cajun-lemonade

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cajun-lemonade

https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-review-cajun-lemonade-s-92118

Music Used:

"Smooth Lovin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Welcome to Season 2 of the Loading Bar Podcast! To kick things off we're going to be tackling consoles, starting off with my introduction to modern gaming, the original Xbox. Coupled with this history lesson is the Paper Planes cocktail (courtesy of liquor.com), a modern classic much like this episodes console!

Paper Planes cocktail:

Step 1: Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a coup glass.

Sources:

https://www.liquor.com/recipes/the-paper-plane/

Links:

Xbox's 2001 debut with Bill Gates and the Rock - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu7o3exy00Q

Music Used:

Original Xbox Startup Sound - Brian Shcmidt - https://www.brianschmidtstudios.com/

"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Joining me today is Justin Reed AKA TWOTALL4UFOOL, host of the Game n' Watch Podcast, where we talk about gaming memories, favorites lists, and a bit about how gaming came be highly correlated with making connections with others. 

Links:

https://linktr.ee/TWOTALL4UFOOL

https://youtube.com/channel/UC_NTe0g4S3HKU0s3HriX34Q

Music Used:

"Acid Trumpet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Hey everyone! Hope the holidays are treating you all well. Tonight's episode features the lovely Matt Bliss, host of Teaching Culture Cast, Restart Games, and a regular on the Game N' Watch podcast! Join us as we chat about the future of incorporating gaming into the classroom, favorite series, and some puzzling recommendations that are sure to tie your brain into a knot!

Links:

Teaching Culture Cast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/teaching-culture-cast/id1577327683

Restart Games - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restart-games-podcast/id1580171418

The Game N' Watch Podcast - https://gamenwatch.podbean.com/

https://linktr.ee/LoadingBarPodcast

Mythos Absinthe Cocktail: The Esoteric Chemist – Green Jenkin

Music Used:

"Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

This is a very special episode as I am joined by Stefan Simmond, host of the Studying Pixels podcast! Come listen as we talk about gaming memories, podcasts, some drinks, and Stefan's own work on madness and gaming. Please go and check out Studying Pixels with the link below, seriously this show is a great listen!

Links:

https://studyingpixels.com/

Music Used:

"Acid Trumpet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Tonight we go through the complex and magical history of Kingdom Hearts, the smash hit amalgam of Disney and Final Fantasy. We will also be learning about the GLOW-TINI, a Disney Parks favorite. To make this drink you will need:

- 1 ounce of citrus vodka

- 1/2 ounce of blue curacao

- 1/2 ounce peach schnapps

- 1 ounce sweet and sour mix

- 1 shot pineapple juice

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and serve with glowing ice cubes

Links

Kingdom Hearts @ Disneyland - https://youtu.be/p3xAMT0QqOM

Social Media - https://linktr.ee/LoadingBarPodcast

Music Used

"Late Night Radio" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

I've got a spooky classic for you all just before Halloween! Come on in and check out what made one of the greatest titles in the franchise. I'll even show you how to make the Bloody Peach Bellini for that upcoming party you could be hosting.

Recipe:

· 4 ounces chilled prosecco

· ½ ounce campari

· 1 ounce white peach puree

· ½ ounce grenadine

Start with a pint glass and gently stir all of the ingredients. Pour the drink into a chilled flute.

Links:

https://linktr.ee/LoadingBarPodcast

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/blood-peach-bellini

https://www.eataly.com/us_en/magazine/culture/history-bellini-cocktail/

Music Used:

"Backbay Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Tonight we get in touch with our inner 80's slasher as we examine Hotline Miami, the indie hit from 2012. Also we'll be pairing this game with the Alabama Slammer to really get into the neon soaked vibe. 

Recipe: 

· 1 oz sloe gin

· 1 oz amaretto

· 1 oz southern comfort

· 2 oz orange juice

- Add southern comfort, sloe gin and orange juice to a shaker with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. You can serve this as a shot too by dividing it into shot glasses. Garnish with orange wedge.

Links and sources:

https://linktr.ee/LoadingBarPodcast

https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/1279/cocktails/alabama-slammer-recipes-and-history

Music Used:

"Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)