Crunch Time Episode 4 - Tom Bissell

Crunch Time Episode 5 - Mike Drucker

Today on the show we talk with hilarious comedian and author, Mike Drucker about many things including his time working at Nintendo to writing stuff like the novelization of "Plumbers Don't Wear Ties". Follow Mike on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/mikedrucker.bsky.social], Twitter, [https://x.com/MikeDrucker] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mikedruckerisdead/]. Buy Mike's books! [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DVV1KXBC/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=wShXD&content-id=amzn1.sym.7e190e19-9f6f-4df8-807a-5a7608594741&pf_rd_p=7e190e19-9f6f-4df8-807a-5a7608594741&pf_rd_r=140-6859083-0264723&pd_rd_wg=D7ROk&pd_rd_r=c4dc962b-f8d0-41b5-8b27-d1335b391d08&ccs_id=436cca95-11ac-41b7-a39e-4bd9785c4b15] Buy Brian's book [https://a.co/d/09Y2rxVc]! Buy Cliff's book! [https://a.co/d/0cJkddvF]

Crunch Time Episode 4 - Tom Bissell

Today we have a very special guest, Tom Bissell! You know him as the writer of 11 of his own books, Gears of War games, Uncharted 4, Andor series on TV, and many more!

Crunch Time Episode 3 - Stephanie "Briledozer" Briles

Today we're joined by former Epic person and current awesome person, Stephanie "Briledozer" Briles! She's a huge advocate for all things indie games and we talk about that and 100 other things.  Follow Briles on IG at Briledozer [https://www.instagram.com/briledozer/] Follow Oak City Games on IG here [https://www.instagram.com/oakcityindie/]

Crunch Time Episode 2 - Alex Brandon

Joining us today we have musican/composter/voice actor extraordinaire Alex Brandon! You know his work from Jazz Jackrabbit, Deus Ex, and many many other games. We talk about everything from a young CliffyB, working on big blockbuster games, and why music is so important in gaming. Follow Alex on Instagram at AlexBrandon [https://www.instagram.com/alexbrandon/] and on Twitter at FunkyRustic [https://x.com/FunkyRustic] Follow the show on Instagram at CrunchTime [https://www.instagram.com/crunchtimewithbrianandcliff/] Follow Cliff on IG [https://www.instagram.com/dudehugetank]and Brian on IG [https://www.instagram.com/laughatbrian]

Crunch Time Episode 1 - L337Lauren

Today for our official first episode, we're joined by gamer, streamer, cosplayer, and all around cool person Lauren Bleszinski, aka L337Lauren! We talk about video games, Gamestop, movies, and toilets.  Follow Lauren on Twitch and Instagram @L337Lauren [https://www.instagram.com/l337lauren/] Follow Cliff on Instagram @DudeHugeTank [https://www.instagram.com/dudehugetank/] Follow Brian on Instagram @LaughAtBrian [https://www.instagram.com/laughatbrian/] Buy Cliff's comic book Scrapper [https://www.amazon.com/Scrapper-Alex-Campi/dp/1534398279/ref=sr_1_2?crid=13EP8BZ95YWL7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gXYm-r2bRGmHXPsJN-w9Ug0saQccL4-5xWfWOS-Q7ktXrqcKNSIpp3I6FOKxC0zmZa6A1F79bqZYd_vd2g17LcC_1U4s-LjwQ40ejaeRfr1m9WKsL17wxUp3M2cT-H7zvfCFyQK9xJ0eEVyfyT05ghRrSXwDI8ZnokVlZFfOYEGXo5UyN1HcUCBje08zQvNk.X9ICyXrN5zTafdOGF8ygczPJWbaK0KIAEDOtUl_1prg&dib_tag=se&keywords=cliff+bleszinski&qid=1778268821&sprefix=cliff+bleszin%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-2] Buy Brian's new book Playable Characters Podcast: The Book [https://www.amazon.com/Playable-Characters-Podcast-Book-Interviews/dp/B0GRLRY1SQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=13EP8BZ95YWL7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gXYm-r2bRGmHXPsJN-w9Ug0saQccL4-5xWfWOS-Q7ktXrqcKNSIpp3I6FOKxC0zmZa6A1F79bqZYd_vd2g17LcC_1U4s-LjwQ40ejaeRfr1m9WKsL17wxUp3M2cT-H7zvfCFyQK9xJ0eEVyfyT05ghRrSXwDI8ZnokVlZFfOYEGXo5UyN1HcUCBje08zQvNk.X9ICyXrN5zTafdOGF8ygczPJWbaK0KIAEDOtUl_1prg&dib_tag=se&keywords=cliff+bleszinski&qid=1778268821&sprefix=cliff+bleszin%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-3] Theme song provided by castor garden [https://castorgarden.bandcamp.com/]