Episode 173: Cunker

You'll be happy to know that we used your favorite new buzzword from last episode and slapped that bad boy right in the title! Outside of this monstrosity of a word, the trio digs more into the origin of friendship between Shann and Cj, Shann tells the tale of obtaining Dad's Sandwiches and all the interesting bits that happened to him along the way. Cj tries to get everyone to get on board with games but they just ignore him and keep on chattin'. That's okay, because friendship is a give and take and boy is it getting taken. This episode will make you wish you maybe had better friends.

Episode 172: Steam Deck Huffin'

It's been a long while... we shouldn't have left you... without a guest spot to listen to! The boys welcome Sacramento sandwich boss, acclaimed musician and an old friend to Cj, Shann to the show! Without any prompting, they get into the friendship gap between the two old homies before performing a knee jerking turn in conversation involving the term "rizz", Shann's connection to Cj's old livejournal and a particular quirk that some Steam Deck owners may identify with. There’s so much god dang friendship in this one we had to split it into TWO PARTS! Part 2 coming… like the next one.

Episode 171: Raft Chat

One event could have changed everything... The homies talk (in depth) about a missed chance of hanging on the American River many moons ago, real life cannon events and how Strongbow is the best commercially available cider on the market (suck it, Angry Orchard). No games because this one is all about that RIFT RAFT CHIT CHAT.

Episode 170: Dome Zone

It appears the latest break has energized the boys to come out guns a'blazing on this one. For potentially the first time in TFP history, the nature of friendship is brought up; can it evolve like a traditional relationship or once you're dialed in that's it? They catch up in a very lengthy "Friendship Levels", discuss how TikTok is ruining the way we consume media (and podcast jerks) and BK swears there's a Daredevil 3 on the horizon. Rounded out with a classic round of "Slangin' Grades", it's a true return to form ya'll.

Episode 168: A New Kind of Bolo

No, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you; the homies actually got an episode out in a timely fashion (SIKE)! The boys experiment with a video podcast but not recording it (probably not the smartest move), discuss how the podcast has changed over the last few years and general be a couple of salty lil' bitches. Capped off with a very engaging game of "Slangin' Grades", this truly redefines what a Solo Bolo is.

Episode 166: The First Ones

Before Spotify, Stitcher and the countless other podcast applications… there was RSS. Take a seat next to the fire started by those who came before… as the boys welcome Tom to the show! Another friend from the Dungeons& Dragons group, the group explores the first beginnings of the podcasting landscape, how Tom got into the game itself and they play Slangin’ Grades with an ACTUAL TEACHER. HOW NUTS IS THAT?!?

Episode 165: No Fanfare

It may feel kinda mid but the friendship vibes in this episode are anything but! Topics include society’s negative viewpoint on not folding clothes, the potential idea of adding a 3rd host to ruin the show and BK’s mic dies in the second half forcing Cj into some very uncomfortable stand up. A true return to form, yo.

Vodka Break Music provided by Turn It Around (RIP)

Episode 164: We Back

The boys return to form with finally addressing YOU... the audience! Outside of certain people being off beat, the guys kick into high gear with old favorites like "Whatcha Into?" and.... well, it spirals from there. Hot topics include: Keanu Reeves only playing himself, "Fight Club" being the incel's wet dreams and everything in existence being Taco Bell. We're happy to be back, yo.

Vodka Break Music "Mahzen" by NESKA.

Episode 163: Choose Your Own Adventure

Not just a clever name for the episode, a true instruction on how to take this one in. Let’s just say this might hit a little different for all of our headphone listeners. Longtime homie Nick Pyle finally jumps into the friendship pit to talk about the subtle art of making it big and what it takes to win. Nah lol just playing they just bullshit around for an hour or so. Enjoy!

Episode 162: Wheels Vs Doors

like, which one you got? remember steering wheels don’t count and we’re going off the proper definition of a wheel. you’d think it would be wheels but you might be surprised when you really put it up on the chopping block. we’ll be straight with you, this one neither of us can really remember so enjoy the chaos.

Episode 161: Consume and Replenish

the guests were great, no disrespect but it just ain't the same unless it's them good ol' friendship bois and they return in style for... a sorta bolo. triggered by cj seeing a nefarious vehicle donning the sacred phrase, the dudes embark on a journey of wordle strategy, hip hop in the Super Bowl and the precious cycle of consuming and replenishing. big shout outs to the boppers and the goblins.

Episode 160: JoeDC

the trio return to finish the fight in what can only be described as the most intense session of friendship to date! joe dips his toe in the TFP waters by giving the boys an intro to read and it goes just about how you would expect. arguably too much time is spent on the innovation of mechanical pencils and break down the phrase "LET'S GO BRANDON" which if we're honest... could be better. the trilogy is now complete. 90s kids know what the title's about.

Episode 159: Open Door Policy

in what can only be described as hell freezing over, returning homie Joe exercises the boys’ open door policy to hilarious results! the trio dive into a very opiniated round of “slangin’ grades” discussing the slang “facts” which gets kinda heated. video game ADHD, cj’s d&d habits and a boat load of other off beat and crazy topics are waiting for you in this, part two of three…. WHAAATT?!?

Episode 158: Pull That Up, Jamie

a new year means a whole new chance to discover your friends are into the same weird shit you’re into. the homies are joined by crack MTG limited player, design savant and all around good dude Joe to the show. the group discusses things like cj being present while recording, a dive into the love (and hate) for Hideo Kojima and his prestigious projects as well as a little lolcow known as KingCobraJFS (yes, again). if you failed your last year’s resolution to make more friends, get a jump on it this year and just put this on in the background.

Episode 156: Hardening Agent

the boys welcome cj's homie brian onto the show but totally forget to tell the audience what's going on. this deadly trio of friendship dive into a multitude of topics ranging from degenerate streamers to vhs head cleaner and it's affects on the human body. bk is outed as not being as into low level internet trash as the other homies and everything is capped off with beautiful history of the song "ram ranch". also there's a ton of background noises so there's that.

Episode 155: Soaking Wet

if you know, you know amirite? if you could pull off an avengers "time heist" on your own life, where would you drop in? the guys discuss that, how pfizer originally was king but is now getting clowned on and there's a lot of talk about "soaking" which... is very wild. hope you brought your poncho!