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

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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)

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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:

• 3/4 ounce bourbon
• 3/4 ounce Aperol
• 3/4 ounce Amaro Nonino Quintessentia
• 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

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

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

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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

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We're going back to the days of the WII with the development history of Mario Galaxy and even further back to 1885 with the inception of the milkshake, which may not be what you think it is.

Links

https://linktr.ee/LoadingBarPodcast

https://www.delish.com/cooking/g1967/fall-cocktails-recipes/

Recipe

Chocolate sauce

6 Oreos, finely crushed,

1 qt. orange sherbet

3/4 c. milk 

8 oz. vanilla vodka 

Whipped cream

Orange & black sprinkles

1. Pour 2 tablespoons chocolate sauce onto a small, shallow plate. Place Oreo crumbs on a second small plate. Dip rims of serving glasses first in chocolate sauce, then in Oreo crumbs.
2. Combine sherbet, milk, and vodka in a blender and blend to combine. Drizzle some chocolate sauce on the inside of each serving glass, then fill with milkshake. Garnish with whipped cream, remaining Oreo crumbs, and sprinkle

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Today we check out one of Spidey's best video game entries of the new millennium. Though pre-marvel cinematic universe, this game has no shortage of villains and heroes recognizable to most. We also continue with a fall season inspired drink known as the Pumpkin White Russian. 

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· 3 ounces pumpkin spice creamer

· 1.5 ounces glass Kahlua

· Whipped Cream and pumpkin pie spice for garnish

For the Rim

This week we examine the old classic that is Goldeneye 64, and paired with said game is the Vesper Martini made famous by Bond creator, Ian Flemming

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Vesper Martini:

- 3 ounces gin
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1/2 ounce Lillet blanc aperitif
- Garnish: lemon twist

Add the gin, vodka and Lillet blanc into a shaker with ice and shake well.
Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Squeeze lemon peel over the drink, rub the peel along the rim of the glass and drop it into the cocktail.

Links: https://www.diffordsguide.com/g/1121/martini/vesper-martini

Tonight we're getting crazy with a tour of Batman: Arkham Asylum and a slight detour to the southside.... with the Southside cocktail.

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Articles: 

https://www.vice.com/amp/en/article/nzky78/the-convoluted-history-of-the-southside

https://www.moodymixologist.com/blog/southside

I'll be talking about my very first video game and 9 DRINKS COUNT EM' 9, that'll have you remembering your first Pokemon adventure, or on passed out on the floor...

Links mentioned: 

Meowpurrnom tumblr: https://meowpurrnom.tumblr.com/post/62758962133/say-hello-to-my-eeveelution-cocktail-menu-due-to

Polygon Article: https://www.polygon.com/2013/10/5/4805724/pokemon-cocktails-offer-adult-fun-with-a-twist

Pokemon Gold Spaceworld 1997: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDELoTl1Qcw&t=1693s

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In this episode we learn about the history of Bioshock and a little bit about the Bay breeze cocktail, which is made as follows:

- 1.5 oz Vodka

- 3 oz. cranberry juice (if you dare)

- 1.5 oz pineapple juice

- Lime wheel

- pour vodka, pineapple juice and cranberry juice into a highball glass and add ice, stir, garnish with lime wheel

Bioshock Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMiHFSoVvfc&list=PLZpnS3dJls9c-mtjjI1-TQtEYpTNCINN2

Capping off the review of Dark Souls 2, we talk about Scholar of the First Sin and the 3 DLC's that followed the release of the game. Check out my social media for drink recipes, upcoming episodes, and general gaming goodness.

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Drink Recipes: 

In the Weeds

Ingredients
2 oz Nolet's dry gin
1 oz yellow chartreuse
.5 oz lime juice
.5 oz lemon juice
.75 oz tarragon tea syrup*
Tarragon leaves for garnish

Instructions
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and stir. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with tarragon leaves.

*Tarragon tea syrup
Combine 2 cups of water, .5 cup sugar, and .5 cup fresh tarragon in a saucepan and bring to boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool before use.

Long Island Iced Tea

        3/4 ounce vodka

This episode is the first part of a two part review of Dark Souls 2 where we look at the development, gameplay, and story. 

Drink for the Episode:

The Autumn Fizz: Ingredients
2 oz Alibi Gin
.25 oz lemon juice
agave nectar
Sparkling apple cider
Garnished with Thyme and apple

Instructions
Pour gin in shaker, Add lemon juice and agave nectar, shake and then pour into a high ball glass and top with sparkling cider. Garnish with fresh thyme and an apple slice.