Video Games and Music Podcast
Stay current with gaming and discover new music.
Three best mates meet at the virtual pub to share their lifelong passion of video games and music discovery. Two hobbies in separate segments by aging gamers who love talking about the latest trends, playing new games alongside their retro favorites and recommending records.
Recent Podcast Episodes
Tell your spouse you can't move to a cabin in the woods if the internet is crap otherwise kiss that modern gaming good bye. It's get off my lawn time again with your pals in ABOG as they lament the streaming future and consider going backwards rather than embracing the future. They also share initial impressions of MLB The Show 19, recommend a must-own record for fans of hip hop interested in learning the roots and talk about an obnoxious guitar solo that under normal circumstances may have ruined the gig.
The future of gaming including potentially the beginning of the end of physical media, playing games on a smart phone with a controller, first impressions of Devil May Cry 5 and Tetris 99, and a recommended record for fans of the Big Four of Thrash.
Joel cracks the XBOX and feels left behind. Shane won't say anything bad about Anthem and prefers swinging after brownies. Karl hits a gaming milestone and can handle a strong breeze.
Crackdown 3, Apex Legends, a hop on the same train, recommended record Feral Roots from Rival Sons and a couple gigs including a band celebrating the 40th anniversary of their debut punk classic.
Shane likes the physical, Joel talks to his house and Karl doesn't look forward to ironing because he's not a freak.
Chocolate for breakfast, punching producer mini games, requiring hot food at work, walls, The Gardens Between, Abby Jeanne Music Box Dancer and the usual listening program.
Joel, Shane, Karl and Brad’s individual picks for top ten favorite albums of 2018. Plus there’s the usual Side A Video Game content as well.
An episode to close out the year with a 2018 wrap-up and a chat about the future consoles from Sony and Microsoft that loom over the horizon.
Favorite video games of 2018, gaming resolutions for 2019 and a recommended album from Courtney Barnett.
The lineup for MGC Main Stage 2019
More old favorites for the next time you’re crate digging.
Your humble author struggles with finding a new format for the column and finds his first favorite record of 2019.
For the first time in the history of ABOG, all three co-hosts record an episode together in the same room. Includes a quick recap of Midwest Gaming Classic 2019, details about the upcoming PlayStation next generation console, thoughts on XBOX One S All-Digital Edition price, Gris, Tetris 99 and EGX Rezzed 2019 highlights.