Something Something Joystick

This week, it's a late, short episode, as we're troubled by technical difficulties and a lack of comedic energy. As Tom puts it, "No, we should still upload it. We can't miss a week."MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanBraden+: Cherax DestructorCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we talk about Men In Black theme songs, campaign slogans, and doorknobs, in a particularly off-the-cuff episode. No mail, no news, just a whole lot of crazy bullshit! Oh, and Tom has a dark secret... and we tell spooky stories, in a new segment called World of Scares!MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanLess Bored, More Poor: Shaky HandzOh Yeah: VelociraptorFEATURE TRACK:Flower: March of the Real FlyIf you're in Sydney next week, come to the launch of March of the Real Fly's new single, Flower (the one at the end of this week's episode, doy!), at which Xavier will be playing with Max Quinn's Onomatopenis! Details here:https://www.facebook.com/events/356882614478558/CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we talk about Wipeout, Daylight Savings Time, and the taste of potato. It's a bit of a slow-burner this week, in other words.MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanMama Says: Taking BerlinDon't Die In Yr Hometown 2: Antarctigo VespucciCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we welcome the very funny Shubha Sivasubramanian to the world of podcasting, as we talk about aeroplane food, brain surgery, and artisan candles. Also, Tom tries desperately to give away the address and name of our house...?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanThe Right To Call You: VelociraptorTwin Size Mattress: The Front BottomsCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Also, be Ellen de generous to each other!

This week, it's been a big bloody week! We take this opportunity to take you through all the big developments in our lives over the past seven days. I won't give too much away here, since we pretty much get right into it off the bat. Also, we talk about how we strive for meaning in spite of the knowledge that life is meaningless.Please remember to send in your Twitterotica for your chance to win a not-very-special prize!MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanMy Favourite Colour Is You: BabaganoüjCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we're very happy to share the recording of our first ever live podcast, recorded 13/9/14 at the Factory Floor. Huge thanks to everyone who made this episode possible - the Sydney Fringe Festival for putting it on, our mate Ben Baker for supplying the art, of course our amazing guests Ben Kochan, Alexei Toliopoulos and James Colley, and mostly to all of you guys, who made it a feasible idea for us to try it out live and in person!Sorry the audio's not perfect and a few of the jokes don't work too well as a podcast... I guess you had to be there. We had a blast and we're already planning the next one!CLICK HERE to download!

This week, we talk about Father's Day, reverse zoos, and the Boston accent. Also, we reveal that Tom is moving into my house (!), draft a screenplay or three, and we're joined late in the game by special guests Noah Gorrick and James Colley! Also, two brand-new segments this episode! Holy crap!MUSIC USED:Straw Fields: RolemusicSSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanSwing Left: Jeremy NealeBonus Oceans: Jeff RosenstockCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Check out The Book Was Better podcast!Check out all the details & grab tickets for James' Fat Skeleton shows!Grab tickets to the SSJ Live show! (It's next week!!)

This week, we discuss Count Dracula, John Malkovich, and what senses you can expect to be using during our live show. Also, I tell a story about Carly Rae Jepsen, and keep everyone up to date on the price of Doritos at my local grocery store.MUSIC USED:A Ninja Among Culturachippers: RolemusicSSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanCool Drinkin': BabaganoüjHey Suzanne: VelociraptorCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Grab a ticket to SSJ Live!

This week, we discuss the relationship between Jesus and Santa, notable entrants (and non-entrants) to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and, of course, Taylor Swift's new song. Wow, we're so current! Look at us being aware of our present surroundings.MUSIC USED:Ants: RolemusicSSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanIt's Rainin', It's Summer: BabaganoüjEverything I Own: The Front BottomsCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Grab tickets to SSJ Live - selling fast!Grab tickets to Spooky Best Friend Hour, Tom's solo bolo Fringe show! (it's actually not solo bolo at all but I won't be performing and that's basically the same thing)

This week, we're joined by the wonderful Josh Wheatley, and the three of us discuss Tom's wedding, Sharknado, and Sugar Ray.MUSIC USED:Bacterial Love: RolemusicSSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanDancing On the Edge of Our Graves: Born RuffiansI Got One: TwincestFEATURE TRACK:Ramona: Velociraptor (check out my review here!)CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!In lieu of a photo for this week's podcast, here's the poster for SSJ Live, designed by our friend Ben Baker! You might notice there's a third guest's name on there too. That's cos we're announcing our pal James Colley will be joining us, in addition to the already-announced Alexei Toliopoulos and Ben Kochan! Holy crap! Click here for tickets!

This week, we're joined again by friend of the podcast and unstoppable riffmonster Alexei Toliopoulos, and we talk about movies that rhyme, The Magic Pudding & kidnapping.MUSIC USED:Beach Wedding Dance: RolemusicSSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanIn Stranger Times: Jeremy Neale (feat. Go Violets)I'm Giving Up On U2: Antarctigo VespucciFEATURE TRACK:Bluff: BabaganoüjCLICK HERE to download!Check out @ThisIsAlexei on Twitter!Check out Green Lights Comedy Nights!Grab tickets to the Spooky Best Friend Hour!While you're at it, grab tickets to SSJ Live!As always, email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we're joined once again by the very lovely Ben Kochan, and we discuss cultural sensitivity, Carly Simon, and, new to PSN, Rove Legacy... and all I want to talk about is the girls I met this week. I met some girls this week, guys. #metsomegirlsMUSIC USED:The Pirate and the Dancer: RolemusicSSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanLone Star: The Front BottomsMy Heart In Two: Jeremy NealeCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Check out Ben Kochan on Twitter!Grab a ticket to SSJ Live!

This week, we talk about how we'd prefer to be cooked, robot veins, and the new Weird Al porn parody... yeah, sorry.MUSIC USED:Dead Disco: Henry HomesweetSSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanTalking Through Walls: The RiderI Can't Say No: Shaky HandzCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW for the first ever SSJ live show! Click here for details!

On the second ever Something Something Joystick Video Game Book Club, we talk about EA Sports' classic NHL '94, as well as a host of other ice hockey games, past and present. Huge thanks to everyone who participated & contributed to this episode - the VGBC format relies on an open discussion, so we're massively grateful for the input. Also huge thanks to our feature artist, Wollongong's Hockey Dad, for setting the mood for this episode.MUSIC USED:SSJVGBC DGG Megamix 5000: David GusTAVson GUStavsonBeach House: Hockey DadI Need A Woman: Hockey DadLull City: Hockey DadCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!NEW: Grab tickets to our first ever live podcast!

This week, we're joined again by the hilarious and conveniently located James Colley, and we discuss music taste, sports, and then Xavier is blindfolded and teleported to several exotic locales because he has to have sex before the end of the episode or else he'll be executed. Y'know, the typical fuck-or-die scenario. Also, #NipplesAreCash, Santa sucks, Inspector Wrecks... Is it the best thing we've ever done? The worst? You be the judge.MUSIC USED:He Plays Me The Best Rhythms: RolemusicSSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanMerry-Go-Round: Jeremy Neale (!)Lull City: Hockey Dad (!)We also used a lot of sound effects this week, and while I tried to make sure they were all license-free, if you hear something of yours you want taken down I'll be more than happy to fix it up!CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Check out James on Twitter or on SBS Comedy!

This week, we talk about Shakespeare's sonnets, placenta, and humanity's underlying cookie-wish... and I think we establish what, like, 7 of the 11 secret herbs and spices are.MUSIC USED:Daniel's Kruis: RoccoWSSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanRITING SUX: Shaky HandzTurning Images: ElstowCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, the very funny Max Skelton makes his return to the show, and we discuss lemons, elephants, the postal service, and The Twilight Zone.MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanHouse of Cards: Astrid & the AsteroidsWith An Ax: Born RuffiansCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, we're joined by the very lovely Samuel Kettler (Sydney Comedy Festival! Mug & Kettle!), as we discuss Open Mic Spider-Man, Coneheads, and we feature one of our favourite segments, What's On Samuel Kettler's Mind?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanLove Right: Astrid & the AsteroidsShady Lane (Pavement cover): CullFEATURE TRACK:She's Lonely Again: Dr. Spaceman (from the brand-new EP 'Are You Feeling Nervous?', available now!)CLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!Check out Sam on Twitter: @samuelkettler

This week, we talk about sailing, the Presidents of the United States of America, and orgies. Plus, we announce the second ever Something Something Joystick Video Game Book Club! I kind of don't want to spoil the surprise by posting what it is here...MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanDead Disco: Henry HomesweetSkipping Stones: Dr. SpacemanToo Soaked To Break: Born RuffiansCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!

This week, it's gaming's equivalent of Wrestlemania, which we're not allowed to talk about, sorry. But we do talk about video games! That's right, on this week's double-bumper (front and back) length episode, we take you through every moment of every one of this year's E3 conferences in the fantastic detail you've come to expect from the professional games journalists at SSJ. Also, is there a David Jekyll Pierce?MUSIC USED:SSJ Theme 2: Xavier Rubetzki NoonanI've Got Nothing: RoccoWHe Plays Me The Best Rhythms: RolemusicParis: Taking BerlinYour Sufferin' Heart: Born RuffiansRodney Robot and the Porcelain Maggot: Angry Little GodsAugustus: Plasmon Resonance BandI Don't Wanna Die (Ging Nang Boyz Cover): Jeff RosenstockCLICK HERE to download!Email Tom or Xavier or both!