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Pew Pew Bang

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Pew Pew Bang is a video game podcast where every episode is a slumber party. Four women from around the game industry talk games, stories, and life advice. This is part of the MinnMax podcast network.

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  • fortnightly
  • Avg 3 hr 39 min
  • English

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  • August 17 · 4 hr 9 min

    Pew Pew Bang - The JRPG Episode (With Axe Of The Blood God's Nadia Oxford!)

    https://www.patreon.com/minnmax/posts/166927182 - Unlock the ad-free, Sarah's Loaded Gun filled version of the show and directly support independent games media MinnMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski are joined by writer and co-host of the Axe of the Blood God podcast Nadia Oxford to finally tackle one of gaming's most controversial genres: the Japanese Role Playing Game. The crew talk through some of the greats, some of the pitfalls, and do like two and a half challenge modes before giving the community life-changing advice in Ping Pals! To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:27 - First JRPG we ever played 00:23:51 - Ad - Brooklyn Bedding - Get 30% off at BrooklynBedding.com with code PEWPEWBANG at checkout before August 20th 00:27:48 - Chrono Trigger: The Great Equalizer 01:15:26 - Spoilers start for Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth 01:19:46 - Spoilers end for Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth 01:24:44 - Ad - Flamingo - Get the Flamingo starter set for just $7 at ShopFlamingo.com/PEWPEWBANG 01:27:57 - Persona 02:53:23 - Ad - Good Story Guild - add Cat Secretary to your Steam wishlist and try the demo today! 02:55:05 - Challenge Mode - Convincing Fake JRPG Titles 03:14:32 - Challenge Mode - Guess That Character's Age 03:37:47 - Ping Pals Support us on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow #minnmax #minnmaxshow #gameinformer

  • June 8 · 3 hr 49 min

    Pew Pew Bang - The Space DnD Episode

    https://www.patreon.com/posts/160527852 - Unlock the ad-free, Sarah's Loaded Gun filled version of the show and directly support independent games media MinnMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski are once again joined by Game Informer's Charles Harte for a space-trotting adventure through a season finale role-playing campaign of his homebrewed system Never Stop Blasting Off, to see once and for all if sci-fi really does beat fantasy. To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:35:23 - Ad - Lola Blankets - 40% off with promo code PEWPEWBANG - http://lolablankets.com 00:39:04 - Permit Check 01:09:44 - Ad - Flamingo - get the Starter Set for just $7 - http://shopflamingo.com/PEWPEWBANG 01:12:46 - Arrival at the Community Museum Library Orphanage and Fire Center http://shopflamingo.com/PEWPEWBANG Support us on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshowhttps://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow #minnmax #minnmaxshow #gameinformer

  • May 25 · 4 hr 7 min

    The Animal Crossing Episode

    https://www.patreon.com/posts/158433421 - Unlock the ad-free, Sarah's Loaded Gun filled version of the show and directly support independent games media MinnMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski spend the first of likely many episodes unpacking beloved life sim series Animal Crossing, including a book club on Kelsey's Animal Crossing Book (https://bossfightbooks.com/products/animal-crossing-by-kelsey-lewin) and an escape into the world of the game itself. Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/12JXUvnH4vA Support Pew Pew Bang's biggest supporters! https://lolablankets.com - 40% off with promo code PEWPEWBANG To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:21 - What's everyone's first Animal Crossing memory? 00:32:48 - Lola Blankets - 40% off with promo code PEWPEWBANG 00:35:37 - More Animal Crossing memories 02:10:58 - Show & Tell - Kelsey's Animal Crossing Book Book Club 03:04:57 - Challenge Show & Tell Mode - The Pew Pew Bang Animal Crossing Village 03:52:07 - Ping Pals Support us on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshowhttps://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow #minnmax #minnmaxshow #gameinformer

  • May 11 · 3 hr 17 min

    The Fashion Episode

    https://www.patreon.com/posts/157973572 - Unlock the ad-free, Sarah's Loaded Gun filled version of the show and directly support independent games media MinnMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski look at the myriad of ways fashion has been gamified before competing in a fashion-sense-off in both Challenge Mode and Show & Tell. To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:04 - Haley's Admission 00:51:04 - Ad - Get 40% off at checkout with code PEWPEWBANG at http://lolablankets.com 00:55:01 - Sarah's Envy 01:34:20 - Challenge Mode - Dress To Impress 01:58:14 - Ad - get the Flamingo Starter Set for just $7 - http://shopflamingo.com/PEWPEWBANG 02:01:49 - Sims Fashion 02:07:39 - Show & Tell - Make Your Outfit In A Game 02:40:28 - Ping Pals Support us on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow #minnmax #minnmaxshow #gameinformer

  • April 27 · 3 hr 13 min

    Pew Pew Bang - The Esports Episode

    https://www.patreon.com/posts/155517616 - Unlock the ad-free, Sarah's Loaded Gun filled version of the show - this week an hour spent developing the Pew Pew Bang Cruise - and directly support independent games media MinnMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski talk about the leagues of legends who play League Of Legends in an unflinching (read: misogyny included) look at the highs and lows of Esports. To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:28 - Main Segment - Esports 01:05:41 - Ad - Square - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up with our link http://square.com/go/pewpewbang 01:09:43 - Haley's Esports Question 01:35:53 - Challenge Mode - Can It Esport 02:33:51 - Challenge Mode - Watch Players 02:45:05 - Ping Pals Support us on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow #minnmax #minnmaxshow #gameinformer

  • April 13 · 4 hr 8 min

    The Sims Episode

    https://www.patreon.com/posts/155517616 - Unlock the ad-free, Sarah's Loaded Gun filled version of the show and directly support independent games media MinnMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski finally devote an episode to the series that keeps on giving (joyful experiences) and taking (money for DLC). They then try to weed through the expansive and graphic world of the Sims modding community before giving more salient advice in Ping Pals. To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:46:11 - Ad - Get 40% off at checkout with code PEWPEWBANG at http://lolablankets.com - Lola Blankets 00:49:41 - Investigating The Sims Iceberg 02:49:44 - Challenge Mode - Mod Or Not? 03:17:03 - Show & Tell - Sims Dream Mods 03:35:51 - Ping Pals Support us on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch -https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here -https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshowhttps://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow #minnmax #minnmaxshow #gameinformer

  • March 30 · 3 hr 48 min

    Neopets, Habbo and Social Games

    https://www.patreon.com/posts/154324262 - Unlock the ad-free, Sarah's Loaded Gun filled version of the show and directly support independent games media MinnMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski relive their favorite child messaging apps through a loving lens of nostalgia and by fearlessly diving in with an especially daring Challenge Mode. To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:59 - First Experiences With Social Games 02:01:02 - Challenge Show & Tell Mode - Returning To These Games In 2026 03:21:39 - Ping Pals Support us on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch -https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here -https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshowhttps://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow #minnmax #minnmaxshow #gameinformer

  • March 16 · 3 hr 5 min

    The PSP Episode

    https://www.patreon.com/posts/153182619 - Unlock the ad-free, Sarah's Loaded Gun filled version of the show and directly support independent games media MinnMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski give another beloved handheld its due with a deep dive on everything from underrated gaming gems to the tentpole movies (for some reason) of the PSP's ten-year lifespan. To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro - The PSP Episode 01:04:19 - Ad - get the Flamingo Starter Set for just $7 - http://shopflamingo.com/PEWPEWBANG 01:58:29 - Challenge Show & Tell Mode - Acquiring And Playing PSP 02:42:33 - Ping Pals Support us on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch -https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here -https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshowhttps://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow #minnmax #minnmaxshow #gameinformer

  • March 2 · 3 hr 40 min

    The Fitness Games Episode

    https://www.patreon.com/posts/152051338https://www.patreon.com/posts/152051338 - Unlock the ad-free, Sarah's Loaded Gun filled version of the show and directly support independent games media MinnMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski gather for the first meeting of their Former Child Wii Fit Players support group, discussing games that help you work out and games that make you never want to work out again. Then Haley seeks closure with the exercise peripheral that tormented her and the gang makes workout outfits for game characters in Show & Tell. To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:47 - Why are Fitness games so hard to make good? 01:32:40 - Lola Blankets - Get 40% off at checkout with code PEWPEWBANG at lolablankets.com! 01:36:13 - Jump Rope Challenge and more Fitness Games 02:42:33 - Show and Tell - Designing A Workout Fit For A Game Character 02:58:20 - Haley Tries To Destroy A Wii Fit Board 03:08:24 - Ping Pals Support us on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch -https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here -https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshowhttps://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow #minnmax #minnmaxshow #gameinformer

  • February 16 · 3 hr 39 min

    The Metroidvania Episode (With Mothership's Maddy Myers!)

    https://www.patreon.com/posts/150918886 - Unlock the ad-free, Sarah's Loaded Gun filled version of the show and directly support independent games media innMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski are joined by the first ever guest of Pew Pew Bang, Editor-In-Chief of Mothership Maddy Myers! They talk about how and why Maddy co-founded her new queer and women-owned blog Mothership before everyone teams up on Janet and forces her to defend her beloved Metroidvania genre. Then in Challenge Mode the crew talks about the Metroidvanias Janet assigned them to play before showing off their new and improved genre pitches in Show and Tell. To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro + Maddy Myers talks Mothership 00:11:43 - Main Segment - Metroidvanias 00:23:23 - #Ad - Warby Parker - use our url http://WarbyParker.com/PEWPEWBANG for 15% + Free Shipping when you buy 2 or more pairs of prescription glasses 00:29:16 - Solving our issues with Metroidvanias 01:54:33 - Challenge Mode - Playing Metroidvanias Assigned By Janet 02:36:54 - Show and Tell - Designing and Pitching a Metroidvania to Janet 02:59:04 - Ping Pals Support us on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch -https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here -https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshowhttps://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow #minnmax #minnmaxshow #gameinformer

  • February 2 · 3 hr 33 min

    Video Game Crushes & Online Boyfriends

    https://www.patreon.com/posts/149760428 - Unlock the ad-free, Sarah's Loaded Gun filled version of the show and directly support independent games media MinnMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski are back to kick off Season Three of Pew Pew Bang to finally talk about hot characters in gaming for once before seeing whether they'd actually have a chance with them in Haley's twisted Video Game Tinder challenge. To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:49 - Pew Tens follow-up: why men and creatures are interchangeable 00:52:26 - Lola Blankets - Get 40% off at checkout with code PEWPEWBANG - http://lolablankets.com 00:56:47 - Baldur's Gate 3 Halsin Butterflies Evaluation 01:53:02 - Show & Tell: Video Game Boyfriend Guessing Game 02:14:22 - Challenge Mode: Video Game Tinder 02:56:32 - Ping Pals Support us on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch -https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here -https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshowhttps://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow #minnmax #minnmaxshow #gameinformer

  • Dec 8, 2025 · 3 hr 50 min

    The Pew Tens 2025

    https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Unlock ad-free episodes and the Sarah's Loaded Gun segment MinnMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski come together to host gaming's new biggest night, simultaneously wrapping up Pew Pew Bang Season Two and kicking off a month of awards here at MinnMax with a new show that isn't afraid to put hot characters in the spotlight. To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:06 - Lola Blankets Ad - http://lolablankets.com - Get 35% off at checkout with code PEWPEWBANG 00:05:34 - Awards Begin - Hottest Character (fem) - Hottest Character (fem) 00:20:05 - Hottest Character (man, monster, etc) 00:36:29 - Problematic Favorite Character 00:46:55 - Best Character Outfit Of The Year 01:04:35 - Best Passes The Bechdel Test Game 01:35:14 - Best Game We Stayed Up Too Late Playing 01:55:04 - Best Game To Watch Someone Else Play 02:18:04 - Janet's Hate Finish Game 02:22:17 - Sarah's Smart Person Game 02:24:33 - Haley's Hear Me Out 02:28:42 - Kelsey's Long Ass Game 02:31:34 - Best Little Guy 02:52:45 - Game You Didn't Play But Wish You Did Because You Think Playing It Would Make You A Cooler Person 03:08:56 - Best Brain Off No Thoughts Game 03:26:38 - Community: Best Pew Pew Bang Moment

  • Nov 24, 2025 · 3 hr 44 min

    The Sci-Fi Vs. Fantasy Episode

    MinnMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski proudly burn two episode premises at once by pitting Sci-Fi versus Fantasy against each other in an all-bangers bracket challenge. Support MinnMax on Patreon at the $5 tier to get the audio and video ad-free versions of this episode! https://www.patreon.com/posts/144300522 To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:53 - What's the best age? 00:02:18 - Our time at Really Rad Weekend 00:08:15 - Main Segment: Fantasy vs Sci Fi 00:48:18 - https://www.uncommongoods.com/pewpewbang - Get 15% off your next gift! - uncommon goods 00:52:42 - What's your favorite fantasy game? 01:44:42 - Challenge Mode: Sci Fi vs Fantasy Bracket 03:04:49 - Show and Tell: Our Fantasy Costumes 03:13:19 - Ping Pals

  • Nov 10, 2025 · 3 hr 58 min

    The Life-Ruining Games Episode

    On a very special Pew Pew Bang, MinnMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski confess the games the games of their past that once held the most power over them and gain closure through honest dialogue. In the Patreon exclusive ad-free version they also discuss a urine hypothetical. To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro / Astra Award victory lap 00:10:35 - Main Segment: games that ruined our lives 00:32:38 - http://lolablankets.com - Get 35% off at checkout with code PEWPEWBANG 00:37:12 - League Of Legends ruins everyone's life 01:18:12 - https://www.uncommongoods.com/pewpewbang - Get 15% off your next gift! 01:22:30 - What have we sacrificed for a game 02:15:16 - Challenge Mode - write a letter to the game that ruined our life 02:29:38 - Show and Tell - the most money we've spent on or around a game 03:27:04 - Ping Pals

  • Oct 27, 2025 · 3 hr 17 min

    The Horror Games Episode

    MinnMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski experience the meaning of fear as a caravan of horrific creatures roll through Haley's home and help celebrate the spooky season with a discussion of spooky games and the costumes that honor them. To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:03 - What's a good baby's first horror game? 00:26:06 - http://lolablankets.com - Get 35% off at checkout with code PEWPEWBANG 00:28:47 - Addressing the costumes 00:54:55 - https://www.uncommongoods.com/pewpewbang - Get 15% off your next gift! 00:58:03 - Hottest horror game dude 01:57:46 - Challenge Mode: Horror Game Character Noise Trivia 02:22:22 - Show & Tell: Our Horror Game Protagonist Costumes 02:37:48 - Very special guest appearance 02:38:56 - Ping Pals 03:13:21 - Outro

  • Oct 13, 2025 · 4 hr 10 min

    The Cozy Games Episode

    MinnMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski explore the light and dark sides of cozy gaming before Showing off their designated cozy zones and Challenging each other to make their lives even cozier. To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:13:12 - http://lolablankets.com - Get 35% off at checkout with code PEWPEWBANG 02:06:54 - Show & Tell: Our Cozy Gaming Spaces 02:55:28 - Challenge Mode: Romancify A Chore 03:42:47 - Ping Pals As always, you can get extended, ad-free episodes of Pew Pew Bang by supporting at the $5 tier at http://patreon.com/minnmax !

  • Sep 29, 2025 · 3 hr 32 min

    The Pokémon Episode

    MinnMax's Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski fearlessly evaluate the Pokémon franchise from a place of deep love and respect before showing off their ideal Pokémon teams and testing their wits in Pokémon trivia! To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:03 - Main Segment / Are Pokémon Games Good? 02:03:15 - Show & Tell: Our Perfect Pokémon Teams 02:33:23 - Challenge Mode: Pokémon Trivia 02:56:32 - Ping Pals

  • Sep 15, 2025 · 3 hr 22 min

    The Cooking Episode

    Let them cook! Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski talk favorite cooking games (and weird Gordon Ramsay cooking games), share trusted cooking tips and recipe sources, and host their own Pew Pew Bang video game dinner party! This is our first episode with an ad, and it's a great one for https://lolablankets.com ! But if you prefer an ad-free version of the episode (featuring Sarah's Loaded Gun), that's available in audio form only on the MinnMax Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/138949721 To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:31 - Main Segment: Cooking & Cooking Games 00:50:54 - Lola Blankets - Get 35% off your order at LolaBlankets.com by using code PEWPEWBANG at checkout! https://lolablankets.com/products/matcha-check?variant=51996239200628 00:57:23 - Cooking in Survival Games 01:38:28 - Challenge Mode: Make a Video Game Dinner Party Dish 02:07:18 - Show & Tell: Our Favorite Kitchen Gadgets 02:35:32 - Ping Pals

  • Sep 1, 2025 · 3 hr 36 min

    The Wii Episode

    The Wii Episode - Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski reflect on the legacy of the Nintendo Wii, weighing lifelong family memories against swaths of rushed-to-market shovelware. They also Show & Tell about their favorite Miis and attempt to remember which Wii sound effect goes with what in Challenge Mode! To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro Labubu Portion 00:23:44 - Main Segment: The Wii 01:51:51 - Challenge Mode: Wii Sound Effect Guessing Game 02:06:12 - Show & Tell: Our Favorite Miis 02:42:51 - Ping Pals

  • Aug 18, 2025 · 3 hr 28 min

    The Horse Girl Episode

    Hay is for… girls?? Kelsey Lewin, Haley Maclean, Janet Garcia, and Sarah Podzorski take on the least-fought animal in video games with a look at the most iconic horses in the genre while designing their own dream horses and putting their rider level to the test. To jump to a particular segment, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro: Haley's customs tale + MinnMax meetup recap + how long do you keep your Christmas tree up 00:18:39 - Main Segment: Horses 01:56:15 - Challenge Mode: Designing Our Dream Horses 02:09:30 - Challenge Mode: Rider Level Quiz 02:31:16 - Show & Tell: Video Game Horse Book Reports 03:03:02 - Ping Pals

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