by Randy Fluharty
Health Bar Half Full is the podcast that makes you feel good about loving games. Join hosts Randy Fluharty and Adam McDermott as they shine a positive light on all things video games, celebrating the joy, creativity, and connection that gaming brings. If you’re looking for a bright spot in the video game podcasting landscape, you’ve found it! New episodes every other Thursday.
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12/5/2024
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May 9, 2025
<p>We talk about the slow death of classic games media—Giant Bomb, Polygon, 1UP, and what comes after. Are we witnessing the end of thoughtful game coverage, or just a new era being born?💲Keep the Lights On and Feed My Children (if they're good): https://ko-fi.com/RandyFluharty💬 Join the DISCORD early so I remember you when I'm famous: https://tinyurl.com/Randy-Discord🔔 SUBSCRIBE while you can still say you "discovered" me.🎵 Theme music by Evan VathCheck out his Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kEeCskXRX5hURlyNexS8l?si=N5efDMKjSY6-wqE9kzz0dA&pi=fMQTYu2ZQ3aO1&nd=1&dlsi=af56979534f6441d#GiantBomb #Polygon #GamesMedia #GamingCoverage #GameJournalism #VideoGameLayoffs #PositiveGaming #HealthBarHalfFull #RetroGaming #GamesIndustry</p>
April 25, 2025
<p>Games are getting more expensive—but is there an upside? In this episode, we talk about the price of modern gaming, why Nintendo and others can charge more, and what that actually means for us as players. Adam also tells us about living in Laos, and Randy gives an update on his content creation and male pattern baldness.💲Keep the Lights On and Feed My Children (if they're good): https://ko-fi.com/RandyFluharty💬 Join the DISCORD early so I remember you when I'm famous: https://tinyurl.com/Randy-Discord🔔 SUBSCRIBE while you can still say you "discovered" me.🎵 Theme music by Evan VathCheck out his Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kEeCskXRX5hURlyNexS8l?si=N5efDMKjSY6-wqE9kzz0dA&pi=fMQTYu2ZQ3aO1&nd=1&dlsi=af56979534f6441d#OverpricedGames #NintendoSwitch2 #GamingPodcast #RetroGaming #GamingWithBrains #VideoGameDebate</p>
April 11, 2025
<p>What happens when the host of a gaming positivity podcast… isn’t feeling very positive? In this episode, Randy wrestles with the challenge of staying hopeful when times are tough—without slipping into denial or toxic optimism. It's a real, honest look at trying to keep the health bar half full, even when it feels like it's flashing red.💲Keep the Lights On and Feed My Children (if they're good): https://ko-fi.com/RandyFluharty💬 Join the DISCORD early so I remember you when I'm famous: https://tinyurl.com/Randy-Discord🔔 SUBSCRIBE while you can still say you "discovered" me.🎵 Theme music by Evan VathCheck out his Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kEeCskXRX5hURlyNexS8l?si=N5efDMKjSY6-wqE9kzz0dA&pi=fMQTYu2ZQ3aO1&nd=1&dlsi=af56979534f6441d#PositivityPodcast #MentalHealth #GamingCommunity #Burnout #ContentCreatorLife #StayPositive #AuthenticityMatters #RealTalk #HealthBarHalfFull #CreativeStruggles #RetroGaming #LetsPlay #GamingPodcast #GameStreamer #YouTubeGaming</p>
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Health Bar Half Full is the podcast that makes you feel good about loving games. Join hosts Randy Fluharty and Adam McDermott as they shine a positive light on all things video games, celebrating the joy, creativity, and connection that gaming brings. If you’re looking for a bright spot in the video game podcasting landscape, you’ve found it!
New episodes every other Thursday.
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