Hunter and JR are best friends living across the country from each other; Hunter in Chicago, and JR in Los Angeles. This podcast is an effort to help them keep up with each other from Afar.
On this episode JR and Hunter are joined by a friend with a multitude of creative skills; Cara Hillstock. If you've ever wondered how Independently funded Video Games are written, crafted, and released, then this episode is for you!
29 Apr 2020
Ep. 9 - Ben Wendt
Hunter catches up with one of his favorite songwriters and friend Ben Wendt. Among his many talents Ben is a musician, podcast host, and concert promoter. Hunter and Ben talk about "life in the Quar" and how the Kansas City music scene is adapting to change.
20 Apr 2020
Ep. 8 - Entertain Us!
Hunter and JR talk entertainment in the COVID age; Video Games, TV Shows, and how Live events are changing right in front of us.
6 Apr 2020
Ep. 7 - The Thing About Inspiration with Chris Wojcik
Hunter catches up with his friend and BJJ Purple Belt World Champion, Chris Wojcik, about the barriers facing an athlete in self isolation and how being inspired can help drive motivation, discipline, and growth.
30 Mar 2020
Ep. 6 - A New Normal?
JR and Hunter talk about their adjustments to the COVID19 quarantine; anxiousness, cabin fever, and how to start a new routine in all of the craziness..including taking time for yourself ( and video games!)
20 Mar 2020
Ep. 5 - Friends From Quarantine
JR and Hunter have been cooped up in their homes for a few days (for obvious reasons). On this episode they discuss the strange world happening outside their doors and how they are coping with their new day-to-day lives inside.
18 Mar 2020
Ep. 4 - Nerds With Friends
This episode features our good friend, Trevor Keen. Although this one falls short due to some technical difficulties, it was a nerdy and heartfelt conversation with a really great friend!
4 Mar 2020
Ep. 3 - Friends Should Wash Their Hands
After a couple of weeks without chatting Hunter and JR catch up on JRs birthday celebration, the Coronavirus, and Hunters trip from Chicago to Kansas City to make music. They also reminisce about their longest road trips and a (mostly) failed sushi bar crawl.
26 Feb 2020
Ep. 2 - Friends Fight for Fun
Do Hunter and JR ever fight? Sometimes..for fun..
Hunter and JR talk about fighting creative blocks, and strangers in pajamas (it's called jiu-jitsu, look it up)
15 Feb 2020
Ep. 1 - Friends Like Art
Hunter and JR talk about representation in film, how to get Hunter to start watching anime, and their favorite methods for keeping track of their lives
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