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808s and Joysticks

808s and Joysticks

808s And Joysticks

The show that bridges the gap between music and gaming, seasoned with pop culture. 808s and Joysticks brings together the creators love of music, gaming and films. An honest, opinionated and sometimes mature look at the world of pop culture. Topics covered include the latest news, releases and favorites of Tom and Tairell. A podcast that feels very different from the rest with something for music, gaming and film fanatics alike. Give it a try and see if this is for you!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best 808s and Joysticks episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to 808s and Joysticks for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite 808s and Joysticks episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

808s and Joysticks - Episode 60: Playstation 5 Show
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06/24/20 • 123 min

In this episode Tairell and Tom discuss the PS5 launch event, breaking down the consoles design and how it compares to the xbox series x. They discuss several different titles from the technical amazement of Ratchet & Clank, to the new but familiar cold look of Resident Evil: Village and the next exciting instalment in the spider-verse. They also talk about Japanese UI/UX design when discussing Gran Turismo 7, the unique style of GhostWire: Tokyo and the few weird indie titles that was thrown in the event.
#Blacklivesmatter
Credits:
• Intro & Voice Overs - http://www.uk-voiceover.co.uk/about.html
• Outro - https://soundcloud.com/fluffyuk/sweet-dreams
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808s and Joysticks - Episode 59: BLACK LIVES MATTER
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06/09/20 • 109 min

#BlackLivesMatter
In this episode Tom and Tairell discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, educating the world about racism and how anyone can help. Together we can all make a change to help stop racism and police brutality!
DISCLAIMER:
We, or any others involved, do not profit from this episode, nor do we ever intend to. Let's speak up and stand up to put a stop to racism!
Credits:
• Intro & Voice Overs - http://www.uk-voiceover.co.uk/about.html
• Outro - https://soundcloud.com/fluffyuk/sweet-dreams
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In this episode Tom and Tairell discuss the recent gaming, music and film news, covering all things from Tokyo Game Show 2020, Ubisoft forward digital event and the possibility of a Community movie. They also discuss upcoming next gen titles, more discussion on the new Assassin's creed and the future of the series, Marvel pulls Deadpool 3 for now and the awful first look at the Xbox Series X games. A change to the format sees them talk about what they have been playing, watching and listening to during quarantine, including a run down of this week's most notable music releases.
Credits:
• Intro & Voice Overs - http://www.uk-voiceover.co.uk/about.html
• Outro - https://soundcloud.com/fluffyuk/sweet-dreams
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In this episode Tom and Tairell discuss the recent gaming, music and film news, covering all things from the last of us 2 leaks, Travis Scott X Fortnite premiering new track 'The Scotts' and Nintendo's security breach. They also discuss games that have gone missing or have yet to be released, the new Assassin's Creed entry based on Norse mythology, The Midnight Gospel and strange shows on Quibi. A change to the format sees them talk about what they have been playing, watching and listening to during quarantine, including a run down of this week's most notable music releases.
Credits:
• Intro & Voice Overs - http://www.uk-voiceover.co.uk/about.html
• Outro - https://soundcloud.com/fluffyuk/sweet-dreams
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808s and Joysticks - Episode 55: DualSense, RetroCrush and Our Blog Launch
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04/14/20 • 120 min

In this episode Tom and Tairell discuss the recent gaming, music and film news, covering all things from the new DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5, a new free retro anime streaming service called RetroCrush and the launch of the 808s and Joysticks blog. They also discuss Google Stadia giving away 2 months of free Pro subscriptions, E3 abandoning their online event, the first images of Netflix's workplace sitcom Space Force and the return of Rick and Morty in May. A change to the format sees them talk about what they have been playing, watching and listening to during quarantine, including a run down of this week's most notable music releases.
Credits:
• Intro & Voice Overs - http://www.uk-voiceover.co.uk/about.html
• Outro - https://soundcloud.com/fluffyuk/sweet-dreams
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808s and Joysticks - Episode 54: Tiger King, Esports & After Hours
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03/31/20 • 122 min

In this episode Tom and Tairell discuss the recent gaming, music and film news, covering all things from Netflix's new documentary Tiger King, The Weeknd's new album After Hours and how the lack of live sports could benefit Esports. They also discuss the release of Animal Crossing New Horizons, Twitch's StreamAid, AMD and Xbox's graphic code leaks for the Xbox Series X and Disney+'s launch in the United Kingdom. They also discuss Childish Gambino's new album 3.15.20, as well as a run down of this week's most notable music releases from Dua Lipa to PARTYNEXTDOOR.
Credits:
• Intro & Voice Overs - http://www.uk-voiceover.co.uk/about.html
• Outro - https://soundcloud.com/fluffyuk/sweet-dreams
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808s and Joysticks - Episode 53: Westworld, Lil Uzi Vert and E3 2020
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03/17/20 • 120 min

In this episode Tom and Tairell discuss the recent gaming, music and film news, covering all things from the cancellation of E3 and what this could mean for the future of the conference, Lil Uzi Vert's new double album and the return of Westworld with season 3. They also discuss Sony's attempt to buy the Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hills and Castlevania IP from Konami for Hideo Kojima to work with, Childish Gambino/Donald Glovers new album livestream and a run down of all the delays to productions because of the coronavirus. They also discuss Disney releasing Frozen 2 early on their streaming platform Disney+ and how the BAFTA Game Awards will now be an online only event. They also do a run down of this week's most notable music releases from Jay Electronica to Brockhampton.
Credits:
• Intro & Voice Overs - http://www.uk-voiceover.co.uk/about.html
• Outro - https://soundcloud.com/fluffyuk/sweet-dreams
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808s and Joysticks - Episode 48: PS5, Star Wars and Justin Bieber
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01/07/20 • 122 min

In this first episode of 2020 Tom and Tairell discuss the recent gaming, music and film news, covering all things from the new PS5 details, the finale of the Star Wars Skywalker Saga and the long awaited return of Justin 'Bugatti Biebs' Bieber (mainly for Tom). They also discuss Respawns CEO taking over DICE LA, WWE 2K20's awful New Years Day bug, the rumoured Nintendo Switch Pro, Disney+ struggling for subscribers and an in depth look at whats to come in gaming, music and film during 2020. They also do a run down of this week's most notable music releases.
Credits:
• Intro & Voice Overs - http://www.uk-voiceover.co.uk/about.html
• Outro - https://soundcloud.com/fluffyuk/sweet-dreams
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808s and Joysticks - Christmas Special 2019

Christmas Special 2019

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12/25/19 • 149 min

In this Christmas special 2019 episode Tom and Tairell discuss games, music and films that made the year and the decade. They give a run down of their best consoles and games of the decade, including 2019, and provide context as to why these games and consoles made their list. They also discuss their best films of the decade year by year from 2010 to 2019. In the music section they discuss their best albums of the decade year by year while also including honorable mentions to albums that didn't make the cut. Lastly they discuss their songs of the decade on a yearly basis and give a thanks for everyone who listened in 2019 and the decade in general.
Credits:
• Intro & Voice Overs - http://www.uk-voiceover.co.uk/about.html
• Outro - https://soundcloud.com/fluffyuk/sweet-dreams
Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Thanks for a great 2019 and we look forward to you seeing what we have in store in 2020!
Tom and Tairell
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808s and Joysticks - Episode 0: The Pilot Episode
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02/19/18 • 94 min

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How many episodes does 808s and Joysticks have?

808s and Joysticks currently has 77 episodes available.

What topics does 808s and Joysticks cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Video Games and Leisure.

What is the most popular episode on 808s and Joysticks?

The episode title 'Episode 60: Playstation 5 Show' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on 808s and Joysticks?

The average episode length on 808s and Joysticks is 100 minutes.

How often are episodes of 808s and Joysticks released?

Episodes of 808s and Joysticks are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of 808s and Joysticks?

The first episode of 808s and Joysticks was released on Feb 19, 2018.

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