D. Nichols & T. Martin

Leveling Up with Benjamin Banks

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Professional wrestler Benjamin Banks brings you into his ring to talk about all things nerd culture. Along side his co-hosts Trav and Rebellious D, they dive deep into their nerdom with special guests to discuss the evolution of the video game culture, comic books and their live action portrayal and yes, even the greatest anime of all time, Dragon Ball! Join Banks, Trav and D on a journey through nostalgia as they talk about their favorite childhood video games, anime and what is happening now in those worlds!

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D. Nichols & T. Martin

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Shirley, You Can’t Be Serious?! 19.02.2019 1:22:40

Send a text On today's podcast, Benjamin Banks and Trav called in with one of the best up and coming female cosplayers in the community right now, from the showing Becoming Marvel, their friend Surley Shirley. Listen in as they talk about her love for cartoons and comics growing up and who got her into cosplay, some of her favorite outfits she has done and some behind the scenes scoops on the...

Where All My FighterZ At? 12.02.2019 1:18:57

Send a text Today we bring on Trav's good friend Joey, and his buddy Doyal, to discuss the evolution of fighting games from a 2d arcade, to the realistic 3d movements that were made famous with Tekken. Join us as we bring up some of our favorite fighting games, and hell even the worst, the competitions like EVO and how players can now make a living off of simply playing video games! Support t...

Playing Online With My Idiot Friends 05.02.2019 46:00

Send a text Today we bring on good friend and make up artist Kelly Zee to talk about the shift in video games from story driven RPGs, that became popular on the Playstation, to the new craze over MMO that has taken the industry by storm. Hear their opinions on what they like, what they don't like and what they really miss in today's video games. Support the show

Your Friendly Neighborhood Superhero…Bob 29.01.2019 1:18:30

Send a text This week on Leveling Up, Benjamin Banks and Trav interview fellow wrestler and martial arts instructor Bob McQuade. Listen to him talk about his journey through martial arts and how he got into wrestling, while they all also talk about their love for the Dragonball series. You do not wanna miss thus episode Support the show

Carry On My Wayward Castiel 22.01.2019 1:14:43

Send a text Join Benjamin Banks and his co-host Trav as they chat with their good friend Dan, from the YouTube channel Z Fighter Gengar, about their love for one of the longest running TV shows on television currently, the CW's Supernatural! From Dan's love of Castiel to Banks man crush on Dean Winchester, they explore the world of Supernatural and talk about their favorite episodes and...

You Had Me At Cowboy.... 15.01.2019 58:20

Send a text Today Banks & Trav talk one of the most iconic animes of all time, Cowboy Bebop. Bringing on their boy Josh, aka thelordks, to breakdown the series and explain to listeners and new otakus, why Bebop is so important to the anime community and how it still holds up 20 years later. Support the show

Leveling Up: Rock The Dragon 08.01.2019 43:35

Send a text Banks and Trav are live with the very first episode of Leveling Up! They talk about one of the hottest topics around the anime community right now, Super Broly! Listen to them give their opinion on the released trailers, spoilers and the excitement of the Funimation dub coming to theaters January 16th! Support the show