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Are Ya Winning, Son? Podcast

Are Ya Winning, Son? Podcast

By Ryan Craig

The "Are Ya Winning, Son?" Podcast features the father-son duo of Ryan (@mathman1024) and Caleb (@ToastrWaffle). Every week or two they will sit down to discuss the various games they've been playing in addition to the crazy things life brings their way.
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Managing Expectations

Are Ya Winning, Son? PodcastFeb 08, 2023

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Managing Expectations

Managing Expectations

Welcome to Episode 015 of Are Ya Winning, Son? - The Podcast hosted by @mathman1024 and his son, @ToastrWaffle.  We are here to discuss our predictions for the Nintendo Direct happening today, 02/08/2023.  Are we able to manage expectations?  You decide!

Remember, you can find us on most major podcatching apps including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts, etc. and now Amazon Music and Audible.  Always ask yourself, "Are ya winning, son/daughter/offspring?"

Follow us on Twitter: @AreYaWinningPod

Intro music: "Happy Little Elves" by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

Feb 08, 202325:26
Delays Happen

Delays Happen

Welcome to Episode 014 of Are Ya Winning, Son? - The Podcast hosted by @mathman1024 and his son, @ToastrWaffle.  We're back to talk about the games we've been playing (just like every other video game-centric podcast) and to answer some community questions.

Games we've been playing:

Caleb - Five Nights at Freddy's, Omori, Spiderheck, FPS Chess

Ryan - Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Rogue Legacy, and Battle Chef Brigade

Tangents - the new Mario Bros. movie trailer

Huge thanks to TrashTurkey, BlazeKnight0923, and Grrouchie for the questions.

Remember, you can find us on most major podcatching apps including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts, etc. and now Amazon Music and Audible.  Always ask yourself, "Are ya winning, son/daughter/offspring?"

Follow us on Twitter: @AreYaWinningPod

Intro music: "Happy Little Elves" by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

Jan 27, 202353:53
The One That Went Live

The One That Went Live

Welcome to Episode 013 of Are Ya Winning, Son? - The Podcast hosted by @mathman1024 and his son, @ToastrWaffle.  We're back to talk about the games we've been playing (just like every other video game-centric podcast) and to answer some community questions.

Games we've been playing:

Caleb - Scourgebringer, Tyke and Sons Lumber Co., Splatoon 2, Dead Cells, Terraria

Ryan - Picross S, Wargroove, Geometry Wars, Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, Arcade Paradise, Opus Magnum

Tangents - Nintendo Direct predictions, Favorite DS games, Best horror movie villain, Best way to cook a ham

Huge thanks to TrashTurkey, BlazeKnight0923, Grrouchie, and WondrousWill for the questions.

Remember, you can find us on most major podcatching apps including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts, etc. and now Amazon Music and Audible.  Always ask yourself, "Are ya winning, son/daughter/offspring?"

Follow us on Twitter: @AreYaWinningPod

Intro music: "Happy Little Elves" by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

Sep 14, 202259:08
Now With Less Colon!

Now With Less Colon!

Welcome to Episode 012 of Are Ya Winning, Son? - The Podcast hosted by @mathman1024 and his son, @ToastrWaffle.  We're back to talk about the games we've been playing (just like every other video game-centric podcast) and to answer some community questions.

Games we've been playing:

Caleb - MultiVersus, Cuphead DLC, Power Wash Simulator, Slay the Spire, Shredder's Revenge

Ryan - Slay the Spire, Wargroove, Shredder's Revenge, Altered Beast, Civilization V and VI, Cuphead, Pawnbarian

Tangents - Caleb's surgery, Spike from Gremlins, binge-watching Phineas & Ferb and The Amazing World of Gumball

We answer BlazeKnight0923's question about which games we'd like to bring forward that are stuck on previous console generations.  Thanks, Mike!

Remember, you can find us on most major podcatching apps including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts, etc. and now Amazon Music and Audible.  Always ask yourself, "Are ya winning, son/daughter/offspring?"

Follow us on Twitter: @AreYaWinningPod

Intro music: "Happy Little Elves" by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

Aug 31, 202250:05
Winning is You

Winning is You

Welcome to Episode 011 of Are Ya Winning, Son? - The Podcast hosted by @mathman1024 and his son, @ToastrWaffle.  We're back to talk about the games we've been playing (just like every other video game-centric podcast) and to answer some community questions.

Games we've been playing:

Caleb - Superhot, Baba is You, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Sea of Thieves, Kirby 64

Ryan - Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix, Baba is You, Slay the Spire, Cuphead

Tangents - the new starters for Pokemon Violet/Scarlet, Fall Guys transitioning to free-to-play, the new season of Fortnite

Remember, you can find us on most major podcatching apps including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts, etc. and now Amazon Music and Audible.  Always ask yourself, "Are ya winning, son/daughter/offspring?"

Follow us on Twitter: @AreYaWinningPod

Intro music: "Happy Little Elves" by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

Jun 17, 202259:34
Collecting the Poops

Collecting the Poops

Welcome to Episode 010 of Are Ya Winning, Son? - The Podcast hosted by @mathman1024 and his son, @ToastrWaffle.  We're back to talk about the games we've been playing (just like every other video game-centric podcast) and to answer some community questions.  On this episode we are joined by the illustrious host of the Player 1 Podcast (@p1podcast) Chris "CJ" Johnston (@superpac) and his daughter, Charlotte.

Games we've been playing:

  • Charlotte - Jenny LaClue, Dragon Quest Builders 2, Mario Party Superstars
  • CJ - Soundfall, Slime Rancher, Dysmantle
  • Caleb - Metroid Dread hard mode, Getting Over It (50 completed runs), A Dance of Fire and Ice
  • Ryan - Cuphead (100%), Nobody Saves the World, Ragnarock

Tangents - Which is the best movie in the Back to the Future trilogy?  Oreos - normal or double stuff?  Books about dragons (Wings of Fire and the Dragonriders of Pern). TROGDOR!!!! Here's a tutorial video for drawing the infamous Trogdor --> Trogdor on Youtube

Remember, you can find us on most major podcatching apps including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts, etc. and now Amazon Music and Audible.  Always ask yourself, "Are ya winning, son/daughter/offspring?"

Follow us on Twitter: @AreYaWinningPod

Intro music: "Happy Little Elves" by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

May 25, 202201:32:51
What is Retro? (Baby, don't hurt me... no more)

What is Retro? (Baby, don't hurt me... no more)

Welcome to Episode 009 of Are Ya Winning, Son? - The Podcast hosted by @mathman1024 and his son, @ToastrWaffle.  We're back to talk about the games we've been playing (just like every other video game-centric podcast) and to answer some community questions.

Games we've been playing:

  • Caleb - Getting Over It, Hades, Dead Cells, LEGO: Jurassic Park
  • Ryan - Cuphead, Forza Horizon 5, Guild of Dungeoneering

Tangents - Comfort food games that many would consider to be difficult, favorite retro games, defining "retro," and others.  We also discussed two fantastic websites: nesmaps.com and snesmaps.com.  Go check them out.

Remember, you can find us on most major podcatching apps including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts, etc. and now Amazon Music and Audible.  Always ask yourself, "Are ya winning, son/daughter/offspring?"

Follow us on Twitter: @AreYaWinningPod

Intro music: "Happy Little Elves" by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

May 02, 202258:48
Gamers in a Half-Shell

Gamers in a Half-Shell

Welcome to Episode 008 of Are Ya Winning Son - The Podcast hosted by @mathman1024 and his son, @ToastrWaffle.  In this episode @flamingwolfmc joins us once again to talk about games.  We talk a bit about the news, and then my sons spend five minutes trying to name the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

  • Caleb - Super Hot, Baldi's Basics, Minit, A Short Hike, Beat Saber
  • Joshua - West of Loathing, Burnout: Paradise
  • Ryan - Guild of Dungeoneering

Follow us on Twitter: @AreYaWinningPod

Intro music: "Happy Little Elves" by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

Apr 14, 202201:02:06
Mouthful Yet Hungry for More

Mouthful Yet Hungry for More

Welcome to Episode 007 of Are Ya Winning, Son? - The Podcast hosted by @mathman1024 and his son, @ToastrWaffle.  We're back to talk about the games we've been playing (just like every other video game-centric podcast) and to answer some community questions

Games we've been playing:

  • Caleb - Kirby Forgotten Worlds demo, Nintendo Switch Sports, Tunche, FNAF World
  • Ryan - Cuphead, Civilization V, Tunche

Tangents - Ian Fleming (author of James Bond and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), figuring out the intro, outro skatting

Remember, you can find us on most major podcatching apps including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts, etc.  Always ask yourself, "Are ya winning, son/daughter/offspring?"

Follow us on Twitter: @AreYaWinningPod

Intro music: "Happy Little Elves" by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

Mar 23, 202201:11:05
Look Who's Talking Now!

Look Who's Talking Now!

Welcome to Episode 006 of Are Ya Winning Son - The Podcast hosted by @mathman1024 and his son, @ToastrWaffle.  In this episode we have our very first guests!  We are thrilled to have been joined by Jim, @gamerhungrypup, and his son, Jack the ultra-talkative hedgehog.  We sat down to chat with them about their origins with gaming along with what they've been playing.  They also shared the games they like to play with members of their family.

Games we've been playing: Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Rocket League, Snakeybus, Taiko no Tatsujin, Nintendo Switch Sports play test

Game we enjoy playing together: Splatoon, Overcooked

We answered some odd community questions about favorite chores, captivating sports games, streaming, and the best age to start gaming for children.

Remember, you can find us on most major podcatching apps including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts, etc.  Always ask yourself, "Are ya winning, son/daughter/offspring?"

Follow us on Twitter: @AreYaWinningPod

Intro music: "Happy Little Elves" by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

Feb 27, 202201:09:29
Whose Intro Is It, Anyway?

Whose Intro Is It, Anyway?

Welcome to Episode 005 of Are Ya Winning, Son? - The Podcast hosted by @mathman1024 and his son, @ToastrWaffle.  Once again we are here to talk about what we've been playing and to answer listener questions.  We also went on several, and I mean several, tangents.

Games we've been playing:

  • Caleb - Exit the Gungeon, The Sims 4, LEGO City Undercover, Dogs/Cats Organized Neatly, Getting Over It
  • Ryan - Cuphead, LEGO City Undercover, Mario+Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, MK8D, SSBU

We ran away with several tangents about books, authors, California Games, NES peripherals that were horrible, and many, many other topics.

Remember, you can find us on most major podcatching apps including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts, etc.  Always ask yourself, "Are ya winning, son/daughter/offspring?"

Follow us on Twitter: @AreYaWinningPod

Intro music: "Happy Little Elves" by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com


Feb 08, 202201:25:48
Git Gud, Offspring!

Git Gud, Offspring!

Welcome to Episode 004 of Are Ya Winning Son - The Podcast hosted by @mathman1024 and his son, @ToastrWaffle.  In this episode we have our very first guests!  We are thrilled to have been joined by Mike, @blazeknight0923, and his daughter, Libby.  We sat down to chat with them about their origins with gaming along with what they've been playing.  They also shared the games they like to play with members of their family.

Games we've been playing: Degrees of Separation, Outland, Cuphead, and Bravely Default II.

Game we enjoy playing together: Wii Sports, River City Girls, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, Smash Bros., and Mario Kart.

We also discussed games with good and bad inventory systems and how Mike is going to join Libby in some co-op Stardew Valley.

Remember, you can find us on most major podcatching apps including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts, etc.  Always ask yourself, "Are ya winning, son/daughter/offspring?"

Follow us on Twitter: @AreYaWinningPod

Intro music: "Happy Little Elves" by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com


Jan 28, 202201:12:33
New Year, New You!

New Year, New You!

Welcome to Episode 003 of Are Ya Winning Son - The Podcast hosted by @mathman1024 and his son, @ToastrWaffle.  In this episode we discuss what we've been playing and also the games we are looking forward to playing in 2022.

Been playing:

  • Ryan - Bravely Default II, Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix, and Celeste
  • Caleb - A Hat in Time, Big Brain Academy, What the Golf?, Golf with Friends, and Fall Guys

Looking forward to in 2022:

  • Ryan - Sports Story, Sea of Stars, Guardians of the Galaxy, and several backlogged games
  • Caleb - Kirby, Splatoon 3, Silksong, and Cuphead DLC

As always, we go off the rails a bit, and we reminisce about the 1980s though not everyone was present to experience that decade.  We talk about our resolutions for the new year, but we forgot to mention one thing... Sorry, Mike.

Follow us on Twitter: @AreYaWinningPod

Intro music: "Happy Little Elves" by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com


Jan 08, 202252:50
The Best Games We Played in 2021

The Best Games We Played in 2021

Welcome to Episode 002 of Are Ya Winning Son - The Podcast hosted by @mathman1024 and his son, @ToastrWaffle.  In this episode @flamingwolfmc joins us to talk about:

  • Christmas presents
  • Pokemon nuzlocke
  • RPG talk
  • Games we've been playing
  • Top games we've played in 2021
  • What's better, DLC or sequels?

Follow us on Twitter: @AreYaWinningPod

Intro music: "Happy Little Elves" by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com


Dec 27, 202158:44
Are Ya Winning, Son? - The Podcast

Are Ya Winning, Son? - The Podcast

Welcome to the "Are Ya Winning, Son?" Podcast.  Every so often, @mathman1024 and his son, @ToastrWaffle, will sit down to discuss the games they've been playing.

In this first episode we discuss why we are doing a podcast, how we got into gaming, and of course, the games we've been playing.  This time we've been playing Mario Party Superstars, Fortnite, Rivals of Aether, Dicey Dungeons, and Forza Horizon 5.

Follow us on Twitter: @AreYaWinningPod

Intro music: "Happy Little Elves" by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

Dec 13, 202148:15