Billy Mitchell is the Video Game Player of the Century, the first to achieve a perfect score of 3,333,360 points on the original Pac-Man arcade game, the original high score record-holder on Donkey Kong, and the subject of the 2007 documentary, “The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.” He shares the illustrious story of his famed video game career including ... Show More
Mar 27
Desperately Seeking Rosanna… Arquette
Rosanna Arquette has been working in Hollywood for nearly five decades, and she’s got stories from every era of the business! She talks about growing up in the legendary Arquette family surrounded by artists, musicians, and activists, and how that led to her first roles and an ea ... Show More
47m 43s
Mar 25
Derrick Stroup Is Running Hot Across America!
Comedian Derrick Stroup didn’t even start doing stand-up until he moved from Alabama to Denver… and now he’s got a Netflix special, “Nostalgic,” that’s blowing up! Derrick talks about betting on himself, moving to New York to sharpen his comedy at The Comedy Cellar, and why being ... Show More
57m 43s
Mar 20
Loving The Alien – The Fashion, Faces, & Personas of David Bowie
Bowie super fan Peter Abrams breaks down the many Personas of David Bowie and how each one shaped Bowie’s career, music, and legacy! He and Chris go all the way back to the origins of Major Tom and Space Oddity, the creation of Ziggy Stardust and The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardu ... Show More
1h 14m
Jul 2016
Love Me Like Your Sim Loves My Sim
Special guest Pat Baer (404ingit.com) joins us this week! Pat plays Doom and Hearthstone with his badass C’thun deck, Crystal is finishing up Alien Isolation, TJ plays Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, JR is still playing NBA2K16, Wendy plays Stardew Valley, #MinecraftMonday, Hoot News: W ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 2023
How Mortal Kombat Konquered Gaming
When the video game Mortal Kombat released in 1992, it took arcades — and later the American home — by storm. Thirty years on, the franchise is still going strong. NPR's Scott Detrow faces off against co-host Juana Summers in the latest version of the game, Mortal Kombat 1, and s ... Show More
14m 8s
Jun 2024
AFK w/ 'Mighty Mouse' | Dominating the UFC & Gaming Before His Fights
Welcome back to the AFK Thunderdome! Today, we have the MMA master and fighting phenom, Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson. Join us as we dive deep into the extraordinary world of this UFC legend, known for his lightning-fast strikes and elusive movements. We'll explore his journe ... Show More
1h 7m
May 2024
AFK w/ AJ Dillon | NFL Superstar, Why He's Quadzilla & Best Gamer in Football
NFL star AJ Dillon, the Quadfather himself, joins us today. We dive into AJ's birthday celebrations and uncover the secrets behind his legendary quads. Then, we shift gears to gaming, exploring AJ's passion for Tarkov and his impressive home battlestation setup. Plus, get insider ... Show More
1h 11m
Feb 2024
Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant | 37
<p>Shaq and Kobe, LA Lakers legends, ruled the courts with three NBA championships in a row. But off-court? A different story. Imagine a behind-the-scenes drama filled with ego clashes and rivalry. These two weren't just teammates; they were titans at war, complete with mid-pract ... Show More
47m 37s
Feb 2024
Episode 702 | "Cutting Diamonds"
<p>In the latest episode, the JBP starts with music including their reactions to Jeezy's Tiny Desk performance (16:38), J. Cole's freestyle (28:38), and the streaming games artists are playing after French Montana drops six versions of 'Mac & Cheese 5' (38:18). Wendy Williams has ... Show More
3h 5m