Burly Bantz Podcast

MAX YOUR MP NOW! The Pokémon GO Global Wild Area is here, and we are breaking down everything you need to know to survive the weekend. Joe and Adam detail exactly how to prep your account, safely purge your storage, and execute the Max Particle overflow trick so you don't miss out. We also cover the harsh realities of the £11.99 ticket versus Free-to-Play bonuses, the best counters for Dialga and...

In January 2030, Pokémon GO is going to hit a wall it might not survive. By the time the Wind and Waves Tour rolls around, Niantic will have officially caught up to the mainline games, meaning the Pokédex will essentially be full. In this episode, we break down the brutal math of the content drip-feed, the looming threat of the game's feature bloat, and why running out of fresh spawns could ca...

Welcome to the special Discord Exclusive Edition of Episode 25 of the Burly Bantz podcast! Today, Joe (Foxlethal) and Adam (Mr. Ambassador) are diving deep into the omni-franchise era to ask: do you actually owe your favorite franchise anything? Before getting into the heavy gaming debates, we kick things off with our personal lives, including Joe's rebel move of bringing a Taco Bell quesadill...

Are you tired of walking up endless hills? Or do you prefer your GO Fest with a side of coastal views and Portuguese custard tarts? Welcome back to Burly Bantz Fast Moves! Today, we are looking ahead and booking our fantasy tickets for Pokémon GO Fest Europe 2027. We are battling it out to see who can pitch the ultimate host city: the spreadsheet-approved flatlands of Budapest, or the vibrant (but...

We packed our bags, caught a flight to Copenhagen, and headed straight into Pokémon GO Fest! In this episode, we break down everything from the trip itself to the event experience, sharing our favourite moments along the way. Was the event worth travelling for? Did we catch anything rare? And, most importantly... was it actually worth the hype? Expect plenty of stories, laughs, questionable decisi...

Is your item bag empty? Stardust at zero? Did you work all weekend and completely miss out on the latest shiny drops? Welcome back to Burly Bantz Fast Moves! Today, we are breaking down the massive wave of Pokémon GO FOMO and telling you the secret that Scopely doesn't want you to think about while selling you event tickets: The Exclusivity Myth. Almost everything in this game comes back aroun...

Your parents told you it would rot your brain. Your boss thinks it's a waste of time. But what if playing video games for 20 years actually made you a survival expert? Adam and Joe are joined by our very first studio guest, Michael, to debate the ultimate question: Could a gamer actually survive the wasteland? We draft our ultimate video game survival squads, face the harsh reality of real-lif...

76km walked, torrential rain, and relying on 72-in-1 body wash from Normal to survive. We made it through Pokémon GO Fest Copenhagen, but between the brutal shiny rates and the massive 2,000-player Unity Raids, was it actually worth the hype? If you are prepping for GO Fest Global, do not make our mistakes. In this special reaction episode, Adam and Joe break down their raw, unfiltered experience...

Heading to Denmark for Pokémon GO Fest 2026? We’ve got you covered! This is the only travel and gameplay guide you'll need to survive (and thrive) in Copenhagen this summer. We are diving deep into the absolute essentials for this massive event so you don't get caught off guard. We're breaking down exactly how to navigate the new EU border rules (EES/ETIAS), why you shouldn't bring...

Welcome to the FULL, uncut Discord Exclusive edition of Episode 22 of the Burly Bantz Podcast! If you love the extra banter, this is the version for you. Today, we're tackling a massive cultural shift. The stereotype of the isolated gamer is dead. But with traditional eSports facing massive layoffs and virtual Fortnite concerts lacking that real-world connection, where are live events actually hea...

Welcome back to another mini-episode! This week, we are breaking down the highs and lows of the massive Go Tour and the 30th Anniversary "All Out" event. Did Niantic truly go all out, or did they just drain our incubators? We dive deep into the new Super Mega mechanics, the pain of organizing raids with people who forget to revive their counters, and the absolute chaos of the regional egg pools. P...

🚨 PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING: Joe’s blood is currently 80% neon green. Proceed with caution. Welcome to the Discord Exclusive Uncut Edition of Burly Bantz! Because you are in the VIP lounge, you get the full, unhinged 2-hour recording of Episode 21, complete with the IRL Catch-Up that the lawyers made us cut from the main YouTube feed. This week, we debate the ethics of "Cuck Houses," Joe invents Troj...

Does opening Pokémon GO feel like a massive checklist of chores before you can even catch a single thing? 😩🎒 Between managing bag space, checking Campfire, sending 50 gifts, doing Routes, and collecting Max Particles, Joe argues the game isn’t even about Pokémon anymore. Adam tries to defend the community aspect, but a deep dive into Niantic's AR mapping conspiracy might just prove Joe right. Pl...

What does PlayStation actually stand for in 2026? We dive deep into Sony's identity crisis, the death of gaming mascots, and why everything feels like a "blank slate" nowadays. From the golden era of PS2 to the modern lack of exclusives, we ask the awkward question: Has PlayStation lost its soul? Plus: 🔫 Arc Raiders & Marathon: Are extraction shooters taking over? (And the tragedy of "Brian")...

Pokémon GO: Wild Area Doncaster was something completely new for the UK.This wasn’t run by Niantic. There was no official GO Fest setup. This event was organised and delivered by community ambassadors themselves — and over 6,000 trainers showed up. In this episode, we break down the Wild Area event honestly:✅What worked (and what absolutely didn’t)💵Paid vs free experience✨Safari Balls, Mighty P...

We’re rebuilding Christmas using gaming characters only — drafting a brand new Santa, Mrs Claus, elves and reindeer in the most chaotic way possible. Plus: 🎮 Pokémon Legends Z-A hate 🔥 Should Pokémon have weapons? ❄️ Monthly catch-up 😂 Meme of the Week - @officialdrpepperman Vs Mrry Crithmus ⭐ Chapters 00:00:00 Intro00:04:17 How Was Your Week00:33:15 What Have We Been Playing01:04:34 Why Pokem...

🎙️ From UFO sightings in Crete to gamers losing their minds over The Last of Us, this episode of the Burly Bantz Podcast might just be our most chaotic yet. Adam dives into the world of review bombing — why it happens, how it’s breaking games, and why The Last of Us fans keep getting caught in the crossfire — while Joe brings tales of holiday madness in Crete, including wild t-shirts, mysterious l...

🎙️ From Paris to Wakefield, it’s time for our most chaotic (and slightly sunburnt) review yet! This episode of the Burly Bantz Podcast dives into the highs, lows, and wild stories from Pokémon Go Fest 2025 — Paris & Global. Alongside our big GO Fest breakdown, we’ve also got: 🖼️ Meme of the Week 🎮 What video games we’ve been playing 🤯 A bizarre Christopher Walken YouTube encounter 🗣️ Our usu...

🎮 New Episode Just Dropped! 🚗🎤🧠 Your favourite chaotic gamer duo is BACK with a brand new episode where we catch up on life, games, and the weird corners of the internet. This week we’re diving into: 🔥 What we’ve been up to IRL (spoiler: it’s unhinged) 🕹️ The games that have taken over our free time 🎶 Is Chappell Roan just Sheryl Crow in glitter — or something else entirely? 🌍 Our main topi...

Welcome back to another episode of the Burly Bantz Podcast, In this episode we have the usual chat about how our week has been and what we have been playing, We discuss our top Bo Burnham songs, Joe gets into a conspiracy theory and for our main topic we dive into full prep mode for Pokémon GO Fest Paris! We talk game plans, must-catch Pokémon, travel tips, and how we’re getting our inventories (a...

WE ARE BACK!This week we chat about Pokémon Knock offs, We let it Rip, get into some conspiracy's, catch up with what's been going on in our lives and as always rate a takeaway. Game Older Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYUcikuOegMSave the Pichu - https://www.instagram.com/ben.m0v/RuneScape Scale Model - https://www.youtube.com/@RuneLoreKeeper#BurlyBantz #gamers #Podcast #memes...

Join us as we celebrate 2024 in our special awards episode! We discuss our favorite moments of the year and hand out awards to who we thought came out on top as well as what we are looking forward to in 2025! #BurlyBantz #gamers #Podcast #memes #comedy #funny #videogames #pokemongo #awards #2024 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:31 Message from our Sponsor 00:03:38 Our Year 00:09:38 Podcast of the Year Award 0...

Welcome to this special episode of our podcast, where we dive deep into the world of Apex Legends! Join us on the sofa as we discuss our favorite map areas, rank all the legends, and share our thoughts on the weapons that make (or break) a match. We reminisce over some of our funniest moments in the game, along with the reasons why we decided to quit playing. Whether you're a seasoned player or a...

Join us as we celebrate (and almost choke on) the magic of Christmas! In this video, we fight back tears of laughter to discuss the top Christmas/wintery games, reminisce about the best gifts we've ever received, and taste-test a classic festive food. Don't miss out on the holiday spirit!

Join us as we discuss our week, what we have been playing, memes that caught our attention and more all while wandering off on our standard tangents. This week we talk about the most ridiculous games we have played and Joe asks Adam a question about winning the lottery. #BurlyBantz #gamers #Podcast #memes #takeaway #foodratings #comedy #funny #videogames #fakeads #conspiracies