Grow Up Level Up Podcast
@growuplevelup.com
“Grow Up Level Up” is a home for shows about games, stories, and the joy of play, how it shapes who we are, and what we do. Watch & listen on YouTube, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts. 🇨🇦
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What games defined YOUR life? 🎮
@sirdrjm.bsky.social and @heroicheadgear.bsky.social go year-by-year through the games that shaped them from 2000–2011 from The Sims and Halo to Minecraft, Skyrim and more
Part 1 is up now!
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2bW...
#Gaming #GamingNostalgia #GrowUpLevelUp
@sirdrjm.bsky.social and @heroicheadgear.bsky.social go year-by-year through the games that shaped them from 2000–2011 from The Sims and Halo to Minecraft, Skyrim and more
Part 1 is up now!
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2bW...
#Gaming #GamingNostalgia #GrowUpLevelUp
The Games That Defined Our Lives | 2000–2011 ft. Heroic Headgear
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September 23, 2026 at 6:21 PM
What games defined YOUR life? 🎮
@sirdrjm.bsky.social and @heroicheadgear.bsky.social go year-by-year through the games that shaped them from 2000–2011 from The Sims and Halo to Minecraft, Skyrim and more
Part 1 is up now!
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2bW...
#Gaming #GamingNostalgia #GrowUpLevelUp
@sirdrjm.bsky.social and @heroicheadgear.bsky.social go year-by-year through the games that shaped them from 2000–2011 from The Sims and Halo to Minecraft, Skyrim and more
Part 1 is up now!
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2bW...
#Gaming #GamingNostalgia #GrowUpLevelUp
🐺 Samson is starting Marvel’s Wolverine!
Part 1 of the playthrough is up now on Grow Up Level Up. Time to see what Wolverine has in store for us.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHHF...
#MarvelsWolverine #Wolverine #Gaming
Part 1 of the playthrough is up now on Grow Up Level Up. Time to see what Wolverine has in store for us.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHHF...
#MarvelsWolverine #Wolverine #Gaming
Marvel’s Wolverine Gameplay Part 1 | Let’s Play
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September 23, 2026 at 6:20 PM
🐺 Samson is starting Marvel’s Wolverine!
Part 1 of the playthrough is up now on Grow Up Level Up. Time to see what Wolverine has in store for us.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHHF...
#MarvelsWolverine #Wolverine #Gaming
Part 1 of the playthrough is up now on Grow Up Level Up. Time to see what Wolverine has in store for us.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHHF...
#MarvelsWolverine #Wolverine #Gaming
Pokémon XP 2026 was amazing.
It was also kind of a mess 😂
I’m back from San Francisco, so this week on Grow Up Level Up we’re talking all about Pokémon XP, Worlds, Pokémon Center chaos, side events, and the infamous Pin Rally.
It was also kind of a mess 😂
I’m back from San Francisco, so this week on Grow Up Level Up we’re talking all about Pokémon XP, Worlds, Pokémon Center chaos, side events, and the infamous Pin Rally.
September 10, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Pokémon XP 2026 was amazing.
It was also kind of a mess 😂
I’m back from San Francisco, so this week on Grow Up Level Up we’re talking all about Pokémon XP, Worlds, Pokémon Center chaos, side events, and the infamous Pin Rally.
It was also kind of a mess 😂
I’m back from San Francisco, so this week on Grow Up Level Up we’re talking all about Pokémon XP, Worlds, Pokémon Center chaos, side events, and the infamous Pin Rally.
The GTA 6 leaks are getting so wild that we needed the entire alphabet.
@sirdrjm.bsky.social and @blastergoblin.bsky.social break down the reported map, police system, vehicles, RPG mechanics, Jason, Lucia, enterable locations, and some details nobody expected.
youtu.be/yzxvshQs4dM
@sirdrjm.bsky.social and @blastergoblin.bsky.social break down the reported map, police system, vehicles, RPG mechanics, Jason, Lucia, enterable locations, and some details nobody expected.
youtu.be/yzxvshQs4dM
The ABCs of GTA 6: Breaking Down the Leaks & Rumors
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August 26, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The GTA 6 leaks are getting so wild that we needed the entire alphabet.
@sirdrjm.bsky.social and @blastergoblin.bsky.social break down the reported map, police system, vehicles, RPG mechanics, Jason, Lucia, enterable locations, and some details nobody expected.
youtu.be/yzxvshQs4dM
@sirdrjm.bsky.social and @blastergoblin.bsky.social break down the reported map, police system, vehicles, RPG mechanics, Jason, Lucia, enterable locations, and some details nobody expected.
youtu.be/yzxvshQs4dM
If you love indie games, don’t sleep on Big Walk + Duskfade 👀
We talk:
🎮 Big Walk impressions + that 9/10
🌙 Duskfade
🕹️ Games worth your after-work hours
✈️ Samson’s upcoming travels
Watch: youtu.be/Ea4n2amMzH8
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
#IndieGames #GamingPodcast
We talk:
🎮 Big Walk impressions + that 9/10
🌙 Duskfade
🕹️ Games worth your after-work hours
✈️ Samson’s upcoming travels
Watch: youtu.be/Ea4n2amMzH8
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
#IndieGames #GamingPodcast
If You Love Indie Games, Don’t Sleep on Big Walk + Duskfade
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August 19, 2026 at 6:26 PM
If you love indie games, don’t sleep on Big Walk + Duskfade 👀
We talk:
🎮 Big Walk impressions + that 9/10
🌙 Duskfade
🕹️ Games worth your after-work hours
✈️ Samson’s upcoming travels
Watch: youtu.be/Ea4n2amMzH8
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
#IndieGames #GamingPodcast
We talk:
🎮 Big Walk impressions + that 9/10
🌙 Duskfade
🕹️ Games worth your after-work hours
✈️ Samson’s upcoming travels
Watch: youtu.be/Ea4n2amMzH8
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
#IndieGames #GamingPodcast
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Come hear me big chat about my time playing Big Walk with the GULU crew!
Big Walk is pure co‑op chaos. But is it actually worth your time?
🎧 Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
📺 Video: youtu.be/Bi2haodxx54
Featuring @kozibear.bsky.social and @samhallofgames.bsky.social
🎧 Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
📺 Video: youtu.be/Bi2haodxx54
Featuring @kozibear.bsky.social and @samhallofgames.bsky.social
August 13, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Come hear me big chat about my time playing Big Walk with the GULU crew!
Big Walk is pure co‑op chaos. But is it actually worth your time?
🎧 Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
📺 Video: youtu.be/Bi2haodxx54
Featuring @kozibear.bsky.social and @samhallofgames.bsky.social
🎧 Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
📺 Video: youtu.be/Bi2haodxx54
Featuring @kozibear.bsky.social and @samhallofgames.bsky.social
August 13, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Big Walk is pure co‑op chaos. But is it actually worth your time?
🎧 Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
📺 Video: youtu.be/Bi2haodxx54
Featuring @kozibear.bsky.social and @samhallofgames.bsky.social
🎧 Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
📺 Video: youtu.be/Bi2haodxx54
Featuring @kozibear.bsky.social and @samhallofgames.bsky.social
We were very whelmed in a positive way by Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Great action. Great visuals. Great character work.
Our full review is out now on Grow Up Level Up.
YouTube: youtu.be/dDY0AuQRbNA
Great action. Great visuals. Great character work.
Our full review is out now on Grow Up Level Up.
YouTube: youtu.be/dDY0AuQRbNA
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Is Peak MCU
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August 5, 2026 at 4:27 PM
We were very whelmed in a positive way by Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Great action. Great visuals. Great character work.
Our full review is out now on Grow Up Level Up.
YouTube: youtu.be/dDY0AuQRbNA
Great action. Great visuals. Great character work.
Our full review is out now on Grow Up Level Up.
YouTube: youtu.be/dDY0AuQRbNA
New Grow Up Level Up episode is out now We’re talking games we’ve been playing, what we’re excited for next, and our thoughts around Mina the Hollower, Rhythm Heaven Groove, RuneDice, Riftbound, Marvel Tokon, Duskfade, and Rayman Legends Retold.
Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/YfoUcpGHUl8
Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/YfoUcpGHUl8
July 29, 2026 at 4:22 PM
New Grow Up Level Up episode is out now We’re talking games we’ve been playing, what we’re excited for next, and our thoughts around Mina the Hollower, Rhythm Heaven Groove, RuneDice, Riftbound, Marvel Tokon, Duskfade, and Rayman Legends Retold.
Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/YfoUcpGHUl8
Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/YfoUcpGHUl8
New Pokémon cards interview is live on Grow Up Level Up.
I sat down with Collin and Andrew from The Good Mart to talk about Pokémon vending, vintage cards, card shows, grading, and building a business from a hobby.
YouTube: youtu.be/yjRf0ILFtn0
I sat down with Collin and Andrew from The Good Mart to talk about Pokémon vending, vintage cards, card shows, grading, and building a business from a hobby.
YouTube: youtu.be/yjRf0ILFtn0
From Collecting to Selling Pokémon
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July 22, 2026 at 9:32 PM
New Pokémon cards interview is live on Grow Up Level Up.
I sat down with Collin and Andrew from The Good Mart to talk about Pokémon vending, vintage cards, card shows, grading, and building a business from a hobby.
YouTube: youtu.be/yjRf0ILFtn0
I sat down with Collin and Andrew from The Good Mart to talk about Pokémon vending, vintage cards, card shows, grading, and building a business from a hobby.
YouTube: youtu.be/yjRf0ILFtn0
We're live! Topic of the week: What is is like to sell Pokemon cards? w/ The Good Mart! www.twitch.tv/growuplevelup
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LIVE RECORDING - Vending Pokemon with The Good Mart Co.!
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July 21, 2026 at 2:49 AM
We're live! Topic of the week: What is is like to sell Pokemon cards? w/ The Good Mart! www.twitch.tv/growuplevelup
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 🎮
I interviewed Ryan Dunnison about the Canadian Video Game Museum, Canada’s first video game museum, and why this exhibit matters for gaming history in Canada.
Watch here: youtu.be/ggwqLsVKPRE
What should be in a video game museum?
I interviewed Ryan Dunnison about the Canadian Video Game Museum, Canada’s first video game museum, and why this exhibit matters for gaming history in Canada.
Watch here: youtu.be/ggwqLsVKPRE
What should be in a video game museum?
Canada’s First Video Game Museum?!
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July 13, 2026 at 9:40 PM
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 🎮
I interviewed Ryan Dunnison about the Canadian Video Game Museum, Canada’s first video game museum, and why this exhibit matters for gaming history in Canada.
Watch here: youtu.be/ggwqLsVKPRE
What should be in a video game museum?
I interviewed Ryan Dunnison about the Canadian Video Game Museum, Canada’s first video game museum, and why this exhibit matters for gaming history in Canada.
Watch here: youtu.be/ggwqLsVKPRE
What should be in a video game museum?
This was soooooo much fun! Thanks for the invite @giannidicrosta.bsky.social and @mrthehuman.bsky.social !
This week we sat down with our good friends Samson and Jordan from @growuplevelup.com for another INSANE Game Blender. It’s the only show on the internet with Crash Bandicoot, John Leguizamo, grizzled Sackboys, space vampires, and zombie Pokemon all in one place…
The One About the Game Blender (June 2026) - Episode 36
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June 25, 2026 at 2:27 PM
This was soooooo much fun! Thanks for the invite @giannidicrosta.bsky.social and @mrthehuman.bsky.social !
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This is the podcast I wish I had 6 months ago when I REALLY started streaming on Twitch!!
New episode out now 🎙️
Vanessa talks with @thefrenchdipdesign.com and @giannidicrosta.bsky.social about starting streaming in 2026, what matters most, and whether it’s worth jumping in. If you want to stream, this is worth a watch.
Watch: youtu.be/NuxI4nLG1-Y
Vanessa talks with @thefrenchdipdesign.com and @giannidicrosta.bsky.social about starting streaming in 2026, what matters most, and whether it’s worth jumping in. If you want to stream, this is worth a watch.
Watch: youtu.be/NuxI4nLG1-Y
Should You Start Streaming in 2026?
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June 25, 2026 at 2:01 PM
This is the podcast I wish I had 6 months ago when I REALLY started streaming on Twitch!!
New episode out now 🎙️
Vanessa talks with @thefrenchdipdesign.com and @giannidicrosta.bsky.social about starting streaming in 2026, what matters most, and whether it’s worth jumping in. If you want to stream, this is worth a watch.
Watch: youtu.be/NuxI4nLG1-Y
Vanessa talks with @thefrenchdipdesign.com and @giannidicrosta.bsky.social about starting streaming in 2026, what matters most, and whether it’s worth jumping in. If you want to stream, this is worth a watch.
Watch: youtu.be/NuxI4nLG1-Y
Should You Start Streaming in 2026?
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June 25, 2026 at 4:21 AM
New episode out now 🎙️
Vanessa talks with @thefrenchdipdesign.com and @giannidicrosta.bsky.social about starting streaming in 2026, what matters most, and whether it’s worth jumping in. If you want to stream, this is worth a watch.
Watch: youtu.be/NuxI4nLG1-Y
Vanessa talks with @thefrenchdipdesign.com and @giannidicrosta.bsky.social about starting streaming in 2026, what matters most, and whether it’s worth jumping in. If you want to stream, this is worth a watch.
Watch: youtu.be/NuxI4nLG1-Y
New episode out now: three Vancouver gaming events in one convo — Riftbound Regionals, Battle of BC, and Vancouver Game Garden.
Watch: youtu.be/7ybTgWEcqR0
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
Watch: youtu.be/7ybTgWEcqR0
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
I Went to 3 Gaming Events in 3 Weeks!
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June 18, 2026 at 3:51 PM
New episode out now: three Vancouver gaming events in one convo — Riftbound Regionals, Battle of BC, and Vancouver Game Garden.
Watch: youtu.be/7ybTgWEcqR0
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
Watch: youtu.be/7ybTgWEcqR0
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
🔴 WE'RE LIVE! Podcast recording now!
🎮 "Where've I Been? Riftbound + Battle of BC + Game Garden Recap"
3 weekend trip:
- Riftbound RQ Vancouver (May 29-31)
- Battle of BC 8 (June 6-7)
- Vancouver Game Garden (June 13-14)
🎙️ Watch: www.twitch.tv/growuplevelup
#Riftbound #BattleOfBC #TCG
🎮 "Where've I Been? Riftbound + Battle of BC + Game Garden Recap"
3 weekend trip:
- Riftbound RQ Vancouver (May 29-31)
- Battle of BC 8 (June 6-7)
- Vancouver Game Garden (June 13-14)
🎙️ Watch: www.twitch.tv/growuplevelup
#Riftbound #BattleOfBC #TCG
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LIVE Podcast: Where've I Been? Riftbound + Battle of BC + Game Garden Recap
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June 17, 2026 at 2:48 AM
🔴 WE'RE LIVE! Podcast recording now!
🎮 "Where've I Been? Riftbound + Battle of BC + Game Garden Recap"
3 weekend trip:
- Riftbound RQ Vancouver (May 29-31)
- Battle of BC 8 (June 6-7)
- Vancouver Game Garden (June 13-14)
🎙️ Watch: www.twitch.tv/growuplevelup
#Riftbound #BattleOfBC #TCG
🎮 "Where've I Been? Riftbound + Battle of BC + Game Garden Recap"
3 weekend trip:
- Riftbound RQ Vancouver (May 29-31)
- Battle of BC 8 (June 6-7)
- Vancouver Game Garden (June 13-14)
🎙️ Watch: www.twitch.tv/growuplevelup
#Riftbound #BattleOfBC #TCG
I’m premiering a new video tomorrow, June 16 at 7:45 AM PT!
It’s a Vancouver Game Garden vlog featuring some awesome indie games and local devs. Would love to see you there: youtu.be/84r_wh6MY_k
It’s a Vancouver Game Garden vlog featuring some awesome indie games and local devs. Would love to see you there: youtu.be/84r_wh6MY_k
Vancouver Game Garden Vlog: Hidden Indie Gems
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June 16, 2026 at 5:45 AM
I’m premiering a new video tomorrow, June 16 at 7:45 AM PT!
It’s a Vancouver Game Garden vlog featuring some awesome indie games and local devs. Would love to see you there: youtu.be/84r_wh6MY_k
It’s a Vancouver Game Garden vlog featuring some awesome indie games and local devs. Would love to see you there: youtu.be/84r_wh6MY_k
Checking out some cool games today at @vangamegarden.bsky.social! Vlog soon!
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June 13, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Checking out some cool games today at @vangamegarden.bsky.social! Vlog soon!
YouTube.com/@growuplevelup
YouTube.com/@growuplevelup
Summer Game Fest was packed with reveals, surprises, and a few wild announcements. Here’s our full recap:
youtu.be/37Seq64JQes
youtu.be/37Seq64JQes
Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation: Our Top SGF Picks
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June 10, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Summer Game Fest was packed with reveals, surprises, and a few wild announcements. Here’s our full recap:
youtu.be/37Seq64JQes
youtu.be/37Seq64JQes
We had an amazing time at Battle of BC this weekend from @galint.gg!
High-level play, insane moments, and one of the best communities in esports. Vancouver really showed up for this one.
Already ready for the next 🔥
#BattleOfBC #FGC #Esports #VancouverGaming #GamingCommunity #FGCTournament
High-level play, insane moments, and one of the best communities in esports. Vancouver really showed up for this one.
Already ready for the next 🔥
#BattleOfBC #FGC #Esports #VancouverGaming #GamingCommunity #FGCTournament
June 7, 2026 at 7:13 PM
We had an amazing time at Battle of BC this weekend from @galint.gg!
High-level play, insane moments, and one of the best communities in esports. Vancouver really showed up for this one.
Already ready for the next 🔥
#BattleOfBC #FGC #Esports #VancouverGaming #GamingCommunity #FGCTournament
High-level play, insane moments, and one of the best communities in esports. Vancouver really showed up for this one.
Already ready for the next 🔥
#BattleOfBC #FGC #Esports #VancouverGaming #GamingCommunity #FGCTournament
One year since the last update… 🥺
🔴🟡🔵 BIG WALK 🔴🟡🔵
Join us for a tour around our new game.
Coming 2026.
Join us for a tour around our new game.
Coming 2026.
Big Walk - Gameplay Overview
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June 6, 2026 at 5:33 PM
One year since the last update… 🥺
SGF bingo is live 🎮👀
Watch today at 2 PM and see how many squares we can hit.
Also catch the previous GULU episode before the chaos starts.
Watch today at 2 PM and see how many squares we can hit.
Also catch the previous GULU episode before the chaos starts.
June 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
SGF bingo is live 🎮👀
Watch today at 2 PM and see how many squares we can hit.
Also catch the previous GULU episode before the chaos starts.
Watch today at 2 PM and see how many squares we can hit.
Also catch the previous GULU episode before the chaos starts.
We’re making our Summer Game Fest predictions and building a SGF bingo card filled with surprise appearances, Game Pass, and gaming chaos.
Watch: youtu.be/nhGDVjWuL2g
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
What’s your boldest SGF prediction? #SummerGameFest #GamingPodcast #SGF2026
Watch: youtu.be/nhGDVjWuL2g
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
What’s your boldest SGF prediction? #SummerGameFest #GamingPodcast #SGF2026
Summer Game Fest Bingo Predictions!
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June 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
We’re making our Summer Game Fest predictions and building a SGF bingo card filled with surprise appearances, Game Pass, and gaming chaos.
Watch: youtu.be/nhGDVjWuL2g
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
What’s your boldest SGF prediction? #SummerGameFest #GamingPodcast #SGF2026
Watch: youtu.be/nhGDVjWuL2g
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/g...
What’s your boldest SGF prediction? #SummerGameFest #GamingPodcast #SGF2026
Overwatch launched May 24, 2016. That’s 10 years of metas, drama, the OWL, an identity crisis, and one hell of a comeback. We broke down ALL of it 🎙️
👉 youtu.be/chfetgLpptA
#Overwatch #GrowUpLevelUp #Overwatch10Years
👉 youtu.be/chfetgLpptA
#Overwatch #GrowUpLevelUp #Overwatch10Years
10 Years of Overwatch: The Full Story
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May 27, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Overwatch launched May 24, 2016. That’s 10 years of metas, drama, the OWL, an identity crisis, and one hell of a comeback. We broke down ALL of it 🎙️
👉 youtu.be/chfetgLpptA
#Overwatch #GrowUpLevelUp #Overwatch10Years
👉 youtu.be/chfetgLpptA
#Overwatch #GrowUpLevelUp #Overwatch10Years