Episode 25: Back for 2019

The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 24: Back for 2019

This week:

  • Holidays / What’s been keeping us busy
  • Goals for the New Year / Resolutions are dumb

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Our streaming overlay was created by Maris “MIntrovrt” Alicke
http://marisalicke.bandcamp.com

Episode 24: Merry Whatever!


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 24: Merry Whatever!

This week:
* This is the last episode for 2018! We’ll be back on January 5, 2019
* Tim’s into Fortnite?!?!?!
* Ben’s NaSoAlMo Album
* Tim covered the Game Awards / Award shows in general

Mentions:
* Ben’s NaSoAlMo Album: http://abstractionmusic.bandcamp.com/album/one-last-bonfire-before-the-world-ends

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Our streaming overlay was created by Maris “MIntrovrt” Alicke
http://marisalicke.bandcamp.com

Episode 23: Almost Glitch Free!


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 23: Almost Glitch Free!

This week:
* We talk about the games and gear we’re looking forward to this holiday season

Mentions:
* 17 Most Anticipated Games – https://www.stuff.tv/features/most-anticipated-games
* Cloudlifter – https://www.cloudmicrophones.com/cloudlifter-cl-1
* Shure SM7B – https://www.shure.com/americas/products/microphones/sm/sm7b-vocal-microphone
* Rode Procaster – http://www.rode.com/microphones/procaster
* SoundIron Virtual Instruments – https://soundiron.com/
* Kush Audio Plugins – https://www.thehouseofkush.com/store
* SlyFi Plugins – http://slyfidigital.com/

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Our streaming overlay was created by Maris “MIntrovrt” Alicke
http://marisalicke.bandcamp.com

Episode 22: Stop Stealing My Guys!


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 22: Stop Stealing My Guys!

This week:
* Tim and Eric talk about their favorite classic and retro games
* Ben shows up late, and we continue to talk about classic and retro games

Mentions:
* Too Numerous to List – Here are some highlights
– Sierra Entertainment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Entertainment
– After Burner II https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/After_Burner_II
– Pokemon Red https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Red_and_Blue
– Max Payne https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Payne
– Odyssey 2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnavox_Odyssey%C2%B2
– NES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_System
– SNES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System
– Sega Master System https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_System
– Sega Genesis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_Genesis
– Return of the Jedi – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Return_of_the_Jedi_(video_game)

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Our streaming overlay was created by Maris “MIntrovrt” Alicke
http://marisalicke.bandcamp.com

Episode 21: This Episode Sponsored By…


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 21: This Episode Sponsored By…

This week:
* Tim is playing CoD:BLOPS4, Ben is drinking Huel
* Tim has been sponsored by Bawls
* Tim did a charity stream for Gamers Outreach
* Ben is DJing for Charity
* PAX South
* “Bad” Movies We Don’t Recommend (but love anyway)

Mentions:
* Gamers Outreach charity streams:
https://mixer.com/rocketbear
https://www.twitch.tv/ravenhart
https://gamersoutreach.org/
* The Wildcat Sanctuary: https://www.wildcatsanctuary.org
* “Bad” movies
– Hackers – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackers_(film)
– Johnny Mnemonic – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Mnemonic_(film)
– Surf Ninjas – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surf_Ninjas
– Kung Fu Hustle – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kung_Fu_Hustle
– Shaolin Soccer – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaolin_Soccer
– Kentucky Fried Movie – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kentucky_Fried_Movie
– Venom – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venom_(2018_film)
* Every Frame a Painting – How to do Action Comedy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1PCtIaM_GQ

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Our streaming overlay was created by Maris “MIntrovrt” Alicke
http://marisalicke.bandcamp.com

Episode 20: Waking Up Drunk


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 20: Waking Up Drunk

This week:
* Working From Home
* Selling Out

Mentions:
* Insert Coin Theater Podcast – http://anchor.fm/ict

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Our streaming overlay was created by Maris “MIntrovrt” Alicke
http://marisalicke.bandcamp.com

Episode 19: Tim Personally Talks About a Lot of Crap


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 19: Tim Personally Talks About a Lot of Crap

This week:
* A non-apology
* Podcasts and creators we love

Mentions:
– Eric’s Picks
* JuRY Daily / PoliticsX3 – https://www.youtube.com/user/JustinRobertYoung
* 99 Percent Invisible – http://99pi.org
* UBK Happy Fun Time Hour – https://www.ubkhappyfuntimehour.com/
* Darknet Diaires – https://darknetdiaries.com/

– Tim’s Picks
* Lore / Unobscured – http://aaronmahnke.com/podcasts/
* Hardcore History – https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/
* Brownman – http://brownman.tv/
* Dude Soup – https://roosterteeth.com/series/dude-soup

– Ben’s Picks
* Composer Quest – http://www.charliemccarron.com/composer-quest/
* Loading Ready Run – https://loadingreadyrun.com/
* Acquisitions Inc. The C Team – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjZRIC6PMEFkWSAyAcwsiqCIbKXe9lMoF
* My Brother, My Brother, and Me – https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/my-brother-my-brother-and-me

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Our streaming overlay was created by Maris “MIntrovrt” Alicke
http://marisalicke.bandcamp.com

Episode 18: I Got a Picture of Mt. Ranier So Eat Me


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 18: I got a picture of Mt. Ranier so Eat Me

This week:
* Where the heck have we been?
* Unpacking PAX
* Without intending to, we talk about Star Wars
* iPhone XS Max

Mentions:
* Ben’s New Single – https://abstractionmusic.bandcamp.com/album/under-the-influence-single
* Movies with Mikey – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omC3mSKMZOU

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Our streaming overlay was created by Maris “MIntrovrt” Alicke
http://marisalicke.bandcamp.com

Episode 16: They Lost My Luggage in Beijing


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 16: They Lost My Luggage in Beijing

This week:
* Tim will be at PAX West 2018 / Stuff to do in Seattle
* Stepping up the Social Media Game

Mentions:
* Freeway Park: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeway_Park
* Graham Stark’s PAX Vlog: https://youtu.be/IKmup8X9fOc
* Japanese Coffee Syphon (also Graham Stark): https://youtu.be/NVMKpvTJyEA
* Museum of Pop Culture: https://www.mopop.org/
* Space Needle: http://www.spaceneedle.com/
* Bumbershoot: https://www.bumbershoot.com/

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Our streaming overlay was created by Maris “MIntrovrt” Alicke
http://marisalicke.bandcamp.com

Episode 15: My Doodle is Art


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 15: My Doodle is Art

This week:
* Ben and Pizza have a new sample pack: https://gum.co/bb_freePizza
* Should art make a statement?
* Ask.fm questions and things getting better after high school

Mentions:
* Ben’s Fearwave image: https://twitter.com/ben_burnes/status/1028864008970022912
* The Reaktor ensemble: Space Drone https://youtu.be/3yPZdq9hb4o

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Our streaming overlay was created by Maris “MIntrovrt” Alicke
http://marisalicke.bandcamp.com