BNP Podcast

The One On The DL

Nick Esparza — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Welcome back listeners! The BNP Podcast returns on the LAM with Rudy and Victor joining Nick for some conversations on PETA vs Steve Irwin and The Internet. Also Parenting......Does it exist in the age of internet and Youtube Kids?

All This and MORE on this episode of BNP.

How To Vote BNP Style

Nick Esparza — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

We are back at it! In this super delayed episode the crew talks about the election and and gives you tips on how to vote in future elections!.

This week also features Shroom stories and a song by Oh, Weatherly!

The One That Lost Children (May 2018)

Nick Esparza — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000

(RECORDED MAY 2018) The boys are back in town, back in a new America. Is there still a place for BNP in this new media paradigm?? Find out. The guys talk about new media theyve consumed, North Korea, and the State Of The Union. Welcome back.

Two Music Segments this episode

Anevo & Kiso - Black Beatles (ft. Kayla Diamonds)

Childish Gambino - This is America

Gus Is Dead Long Live Gus

Nick Esparza — Thu, 11 May 2017 22:00:00 +0000

This episode of BNP welcomes you back with a low point... Gus has moved and we couldnt get him on this recording however fear not! The crew is in the process of getting a skype set up working to have him on!

While we wait for that Nick has brought on Isaac, Jose, and Jessica for a fun filled episode of catching up, shameless plugs, Nick stories, and how Trump being "hard" on immigration, for better or worse will likely lead to Nick getting a Challenger or Silverado with a Tomateros sticker on the back on the cheap! BNP may not be at its best or most tasteful, but damn its good to be back.

The Last One Before Trump's America

Nick Esparza — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Welcome Back BNP Fans! In a true BNP Episode Nick welcomes Gus and Isaac back to the studio in their first episode of 2017! Nick welcomes himself to current gen gaming, the guys quickly discuss FFXV, Trump not believing US intelligence groups, and more!!

This week sees the return of the music break where Nick shares a song he is listening to! This week the song is "Stand!" by Junior Prom

The One That Engaged Your Mind

Nick Esparza — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

In This welcome to 2017 episode to the BNP Podcast, Nick has a 1 on 1 episode/interview with his friend Doug! Doug discusses a bit about life in the San Francisco art scene, as well as talks a bit about beer and weird stuff in SF and meeting Francis Coppola!. They also discuss good engaging entertainment and what makes it good vs un-engaging entertainment. Also Reading = Less stupid and less fake news! This and More!!!

The One That Was Thankful (Recorded on Thanksgiving)

Nick Esparza — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Isaac Is ALIVE!! Nick, Miguel, and Isaac are back in this belated festive episode recorded on thanksgiving with a throwback to their roots as The One Mic Stand. The guys give their thanks and recap a bit on extra life (Expect a full recap when 2016 ends) so thank you to all our donors and volunteers! 1300 total and counting raised for CHOC and CHLA! The guys also discuss living in a Trump's america and the Dakota Access Pipeline (Which is now not being built woo hoo!) Enjoy this quick episode of The BNP Podcast and expect more content soon!

The One About The Warrant

Nick Esparza — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000

This week Nick and Gus welcome Alejandro and Jose back again into the studio for some more BNP antics! They discuss some WTF topics, Jill Stein ("No one knows who she is") and her warrant, as well as how Harambe is as dead as his meme. Also they relive the 00's with Sisqo's #1 hit... "The Thong Song"

Enjoy this week's episode and remember to get in your Extra Life Donations!

EXTRA LIFE

To Learn More - http://extra-life.org
To Donate - http://bit.ly/bnpteam
For The Videos - http://bit.ly/bnpextralifevideos

LINK DUMP

Sisqo - https://youtu.be/Oai1V7kaFBk

The One That Got A Rover It Couldn't Afford

Nick Esparza — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000

This week on The BNP Podcast, Nick and Gus are joined by BNP Family Members; Jose, aand Alejandro! The guys proceed to recap their weeks and then Nick is enamored with the fact he is recording the show with his phone meaning...hopefully a more organic cohesive video and audio podcast!! They also cover shower thoughts from r/Showerthoughts and there are some interesting ones this week. Our song share this week is Nick's Song of The Summer "Closer" by The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey

In additon Nick reminds everyone about Extra Life 2016! "On November 5th The BNP Podcast Family is doing a stream on twitch.tv/bnppodcast for 24 hours raising money for Extra Life for CHOC! All donations cash or online go directly to the kids and raise our donation amount allowing you to break more goals for the stream!"

Goals hit so far TOTAL DONATIONS - $200

P.T. Played LIVE on stream

Amiibo Smash Bros Battle!

Vegas Spanking Video Feat. Nick Rudy and Gus World Premiere LIVE on Stream Nov. 5th

Rap Battle (May be subject to change based on participants)

Gus cuts his hair and donates it and dyes what is left!!

Our next goal is at $250 which is "4 Locos Drinking 4 Loko" which when the challenge is completed will net an additonal $51 from participants raising our total to $301! So help us get there and suggest more goals!

Closer by The Chainsmokers: http://smarturl.it/CloseriT (iTunes) https://youtu.be/PT2_F-1esPk (Youtube)

The One That Fired Shots

Nick Esparza — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Hello and welcome to the BNP Podcast coming to you from So-Cal! This episode was recorded just before the Olympics and the guys are joined by Alejandro, and Jose to talk about Rio 2016 as well as some BNP Shower thoughts!

The One With Shower Thoughts

Nick Esparza — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Nick and Rudy bring you another episode of BNP after a long day of filming! They bring up some interesting shower thoughts thanks to r/Showerthoughts. Also Rudy brings up a comedian his father told him about, Sam Kinison! This week for the audio show Nick shares one of his favorite songs as is tradition. This week its West Swell's "Don't Run Away"

r/Showerthoughts - https://www.reddit.com/r/Showerthoughts/

Sam Kinison "Back to School" - https://youtu.be/9Hn9xAaKUbw

West Swell "Don't Run Away" http://apple.co/2ao2dRP (iTunes) https://youtu.be/XC9uCntFiB8 (Youtube)

The One That Wanted To Be The Very Best

Nick Esparza — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000

The BNP wants to be the very best! To go along with that we bring you Pokemon Go! We cover some really WTF Headlines pertaining to Go! and people being....people as well is generally covering Pokemon Go! Also....Who was D.B. Cooper? This and more! On Episode 56. Nick also shares music by blink-182 and Prophets of Rage

LOST EPISODE - BNP Spoilercast : Life Is Strange Season 1

Nick Esparza — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000

(RECORDED JANURARY 2016) Welcome to a BNP Lost Episode! Recently Nick found and finished the Life Is Strange Spoilercast! Full Spoilers for the whole season! Be aware!

Nick, Isaac, Gus, Miguel, and Omar are all huge fans of Life Is Strange and they bring you their spoilercast of Season 1! Plot points are discussed, feels are felt, and the indie vibe is strong with this episode discussing one of their favorite games!

Featuring To All Of You by Syd Matters and Spanish Sahara by The Foals

The One On Autopilot

Nick Esparza — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Damn BNP Back at it again with that new episode! Nick Isaac and Miguel cover some short WTF headlines before getting into the meat of the show...Tesla and Autopilot (Hint the car isnt truly automated) Also Isaac recognizes a celebrity in Riverside but misses the chance to ask a ? for BNP all due to recognizing them 3 minutes too late! Miguel brings up hypothetical future podcasts guests!

Also "Who Am I?(What's My Name?)" by Snoop Dogg feat. Dr. Dre is our featured song snippet this week! Enjoy!

The One About Being Entitled

Nick Esparza — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +0000

This week Isaac and Gus return from their break from BNP and the guys bring up Pope Francis of Badass City in No F***s Given County, Parents, animals, children, and you! Protecting your kids while in the real world, and finally being an entitled fan and why we are all guilty of being entitled and having "consumer" privilege. Also Nick shares a sample of "Rabbit Hole" by blink-182.

Extra Life Links!

Donate at - http://bit.ly/bnpteam and click on the member you wish to attribute your donation towards
More Info - http://www.extra-life.org
Extra Life Promos - http://bit.ly/bnpextralifevideos

WTF Headlines

Pope Francis on Marriage - http://bit.ly/28LHp7G
Biggest Sandwich EVER - http://cnb.cx/28MmTUb
Judge upholds ruling on the Poptart Kid - http://wapo.st/28KK5Dx

blink-182 "Rabbit Hole"

https://youtu.be/0OGJNnMRw8Y (Youtube)
http://blink182.com PRE-ORDERTHE ALBUM CALIFORNIA NOW

The One About "Miguel E and The 8 Movie Adventure "

Nick Esparza — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +0000

This episode of BNP is brought to you by Nick and Miguel this week! They bring up a few wtf topics...which range from sex stings to butter... Past that, Miguel talks about watching Harry Potter 1-7 (and 7 part 2) for the first time also the brothers discuss Sony's E3 conference and Norman Reedus....holding a Norman Fetus.....while covering his Norman Penis... Yeah we made that pun. Anyway! Congrats again to Michelle for her degree! Spay and neuter your pets everyone!

Extra Life Links!

Donate at - http://bit.ly/bnpteam and click on the member you wish to attribute your donation towards
More Info - http://www.extra-life.org
Extra Life Promos - http://bit.ly/bnpextralifevideos

WTF Headlines

http://bit.ly/1UzcqMq (ISIS Twitter Gay Porn)
http://wapo.st/1UZ8MYe (Cop Catches A Predator Who Is Also A Cop)
http://bit.ly/21pChHo (Man Covers Himself In Butter To Avoid Arrest)

CHVRCHES - Warning Call

https://youtu.be/fB4gjiMVKFI (Youtube)
http://smarturl.it/WarningCall (iTunes)

The One About The Fair Use of White Guilt w/ Jose

Nick Esparza — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +0000

BNP Podcast is back after a delay with Nick and Jose speaking about a development in the Youtube community that could change how you watch and what you watch on youtube forever! Also the conversation moves on into white guilt and how the guilt isn't in the slavery it may be in the white privilege... Also our WTF headlines lead us to believe bugs are rising up and we will see a mixtape soon from the Bugs Matter Movement! These moments and more in BNP Podcast EP 52

Let You Go by The Chainsmokers - http://apple.co/1t6VOBT

EXTRA LIFE!!!

Donate to anyone on the BNP Extra Life Team - http://bit.ly/bnpteam

Watch the Promos - http://bit.ly/bnpextralifevideos

The One With Il Duo Dinamico pt.2

Nick Esparza — Thu, 26 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to part 2 of Episode 51. Nick and Isaac are back with their thoughts on shows that run for too long or are canceled early and also cover a possible new president repealing obamas actions and also Nick explains how Jesus Points (JP) work. Trigger Warning. We also share a song from way back when, No Cigar by Millencolin!

Remember to check out our Extra Life Campaign!!

To Donate - http://bit.ly/bnpteam

For More Info - http://www.extra-life.org

For our videos - http://bit.ly/bnpextralifevideos

No Cigar by Millecolin - https://youtu.be/OChjVLHlkVE (Youtube) http://apple.co/248Odhb (iTunes)

The One With Il Duo Dinamico pt.1

Nick Esparza — Thu, 19 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Nick and Isaac are alone this week on the podcast and we wish Gus a happy birthday! Nick chronicals his adventures at the CHOC Extra Life Guild meeting, the boys cover some WTF headlines and Isaac talks about how we have nearly eradicated Polio!...minus the middle east which believes our vaccine to make them sterile (Or was it Smallpox?) Also Nick talks about monitizing the video podcast episodes on Youtube. This is part 1 of 2 in this long ass episode! Part 2 coming soon! Music this week is "Cardiac Arrest" by Bad Suns

Donate to Extra Life (TAX DEDUCTIBLE) - http://bit.ly/bnpteam

Learn More about Extra Life - http://extra-life.org

Watch our promo! http://bit.ly/bnpextralifevideos

Polio - http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/20/16039942-rumors-of-plot-to-sterilize-muslims-with-polio-vaccine-spark-killings-in-pakistan?lite

Bad Suns "Cardiac Arrest" (iTunes) http://apple.co/1TJGIaO (Youtube) https://youtu.be/hZvFGEE26vE

The Return of The Two Brothers

Nick Esparza — Wed, 11 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome once again to The BNP Podcast! This week its Nick and Miguel to talk visiting the OC Extra Life Guild sooon, about some WTF headlines as well as some topics happening right now such as Snapchat being sued for the speed filter and whether they are liable or not for the actions of someone using their app, and Uber and Lyft wanting their own background check rather than using a government one causes the companies to leave the Austin Tx market due to differences. We discuss the pros and cons to each approach. Also Nick features High Dive by Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness this week!

Extra Life Donations - bit.ly/bnpteam

Extra Life Videos - bit.ly/bnpextralifevideos

Snapchat being sued - http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/28/11526860/snapchat-mph-filter-speeding-car-accident-suit

Uber and Lyft Leaving Austin market - http://money.cnn.com/2016/05/08/technology/uber-lyft-austin-vote-fingerprinting/index.html

High Dive (Youtube) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyxvYwCH524

The One Together Since Kindergarten

Nick Esparza — Thu, 05 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome! This week Nick and Gus explain their delay in episodes and also embark on a 2 man BNP episode! They discuss some WTF headlines from the past couple weeks, revisit toddlers and 9mms, discuss the new 21 year old limit on tobacco in California, and finally discuss a recent bullying incident. This is a good episode with the best of friends you dont wanna miss out! This week Nick also shares a song by DJ Snake "Middle"

EXTRA LIFE

Donate at http://bit.ly/bnpteam
More info at http://extra-life.org
Nicks Promo http://bit.ly/bnpextralifevideos

CA Tobacco Age - http://lat.ms/1UDpaCa

Bullying Story - http://bit.ly/1T4evBk

Video Edition of the Podcast (Out 1-2 days after audio) - http://bit.ly/bnpvideopodcast

"Middle" DJ Snake - https://youtu.be/IvPT2QuCIOA (Youtube) http://apple.co/1VM00T9 (iTunes)

The One That Hired Captain Planet (UNCENSORED)

Nick Esparza — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000

In this jam packed episode, we cover a couple dark WTF headlines with our guest Jose, stockholm syndrome and the Boko Haram girls, a badass named Pete Bethune running around with an elite force of ex-Navy Seals and Marines battling poachers dubbed... Captain Planet! We also cover animated comic book movie adaptions, namely "The Killing Joke" an adaption of a Batman oneshot by the same name!! Nick also shares a song by Chunk! No, Captain Chunk this week!

Boko Haram girls - http://cnn.it/22MVNNJ

Captain Planet - http://bit.ly/1YGnYg6

Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! Haters Gonna Hate - http://bit.ly/1VBdL77 (Youtube) http://apple.co/26eqXSB (itunes)

The One From Panama

Nick Esparza — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000

This week the BNP gang brings Miguel back from Greece, we cover a few WTF headlines from the week, and we tackle an over view of the infamous Panama Papers! Which incidentally aren't papers at all but a 2.6TB repository of data! Finally we also speak on terms and conditions, mainly the Oculus Rift ones and what they could mean in the future of technology! Check it out! This week Nick introduces "Tongue Tied" by Grouplove as his song of the week!

EXTRA LIFE DONATIONS

http://bit.ly/bnpteam

LEARN MORE ABOUT EXTRA LIFE

http://www.extra-life.org

thebitsnpiecespodcast@gmail.com

Tongue Tied by Grouplove (Gigamesh Remix) - https://soundcloud.com/gigamesh/grouplove-tounge-tied-gigamesh

Tongue Tied by Grouplove - https://soundcloud.com/atlanticrecords/tounge-tied-grouplove

The One With The Travel Guide

Nick Esparza — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another edition of BNP! We come to you in video and audio format! See our Youtube link below to see the video version. Anyway, this week the gang is short 2 members! So we bring in the A Team! Jose, Jessica, and Wes join Nick and Gus for an episode including some amazing WTF Headlines and also the gang discusses how to travel abroad without being a dick and American entitlement. In closing Gus asks, "How long would you last with tech made in your birth year?" This is a great episode so definitely check it out and spread the word!!

Video Podcast - https://youtu.be/m-7JvqjiG7c

WTF Headlines

Man chokes on KFC wing in contest - http://bit.ly/1Y1zYII
Man jumps 3 stories onto a car, naked - http://bit.ly/1onEm8O
Man camps out in Seattle tree... Fed up with world - http://bit.ly/1RLy4ul

Extra Life

Learn more about Extra Life - http://extra-life.org
Donate! - http://bit.ly/bnpteam

Main Topics

US vandals in Rome - http://cnn.it/1RrIr7u
US Tourist in NK labor camp - http://cnn.it/1Souunk
Rooster Teeth documentary "Connected" Trailer - http://bit.ly/1RPmQbq

The Boulevards

Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/1WZfmAA
Youtube - http://bit.ly/1PV2ATA

The One With The WTF Headlines

Nick Esparza — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another BNP Episode! This week the guys introduce a new segment, WTF headlines! We've got a few headlines that baffled us and we wanna share those with you! Following that we talk about VR headsets being planned for a Six Flags attraction and elaborate on the consumer VR headsets! (Recorded before GDC where specs on PSVR were revealed). Then we move to Microsoft opening up their Xbox Live Platform to communication with other networks and what that means for gaming and beyond. Also remember to spread the word and donate to our Extra Life campaign! Music this week by Tokyo Police Club

Extra Life Donations - http://bit.ly/bnpteam then click on a team member to donate towards their goal!

Anti-Vax Parents on Trial for Child Death - http://bit.ly/1SUoN56

Guy Gets Stuck In Tree Naked - http://nydn.us/1VdPX7L

Pro Gun Activist Is Shot By 4 Year Old Son - http://cnn.it/1MnS01L

Isreali Pulls Knife From Neck to Kill Assailant - http://dailym.ai/1VdQoPu

VR Headset Guide - http://bit.ly/1UAT2Os

Microsoft Being Open With XBL - http://bit.ly/1pMAVKa

Tessellate by Tokyo Police Club - https://youtu.be/oa7JRuLEp-w

iTunes Link - http://apple.co/1VdRE53

The One That Was Neutral (And Short!!)

Nick Esparza — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0000

This week....We didnt have a show! But luckily Gus had a school project that required him to record conversation about net neutrality...this is that conversation in podcast form! Nick and Isaac are convinced the gang had spoken about this before but nevertheless we discuss the issue!

Remember to check out http://extra-life.org to learn about Extra Life and visit http://bit.ly/bnpteam if you wanna donate towards our team goal of raising money for the kids!!

The One That Joined Extra Life!

Nick Esparza — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Hi! Big news this week! As some may have known, Nick and The BNP Podcast have joined Extra Life! Extra life is a charity organization that brings gamers together to fundraise and put on a 24 hour stream event every year benefiting Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals around the US! We are playing for CHOC and Childrens Hospital LA! In this episode the guys talk about their Extra Life goals and discuss the chairity and what made them join! They also talk about the future and how you can help them make their donation goals by donating and help the stream be even better by suggesting stretch goal ideas and also by coming by to join the stream on November 5th! After that through the power of editing the guys insert conversations about extra life with people who were not able to join us for this recording and also we discuss Apple vs FBI 2016! (Note the Apple segment was recorded 2/25/2016 before Apple gave their answer to the FBI)

I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beatles-1962-1966-red-album/id400833614

Donate to one of the guys extra life goals - http://bit.ly/bnpteam

Learn More About Extra Life - http://www.extra-life.org

Extra Life Promo Video by Nick Esparza - https://youtu.be/l4D2kDOjoJg

The One That Memed

Nick Esparza — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Hi and welcome back! Sorry for the delay, Nick has some big things to reveal next week, but without further delay! Introducing this week's episode! We welcome back Jessica and Jose as our guests this week to discuss crazy PTA parents, Nick asks the crew "What podcasting means to you?", the gang then asks Isaac "WTF are gravitational waves?!". We then in an uninformed fashion discuss selective service for women. Memes are also sprinkled throughout for your pleasure! Our chosen music this week comes from Kavinsky an edm artist featuring The Weeknd with the track "Odd Look". The episode closes with the solo Kavinsky version of "Odd Look" Both can be had on iTunes in the links below.

PTA Mom Sues - http://bit.ly/1LIpw2v

Gravitational waves ELI5 - http://bit.ly/1KOuekq

Kavinsky ft. The Weeknd "Odd Look" - http://po.st/oddlookEP (iTunes)

Kavinsky "Odd Look" - http://po.st/oddlookEP (iTunes) https://youtu.be/qT0iQRjHbW4 (Youtube)

The One With The Two Brothers

Nick Esparza — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000

??Welcome to another episode of The BNP Podcast! This week we are missing two members! Whatever did we do?! We decided to record a brothers podcast with Nick and Miguel front and center and do a little bonding and such. We discuss Reddit r/Roastme, Miggi's upcoming trip to Greece, go deeper into Miguels streaming plans, and tell you why racing fuel should not be ingested, and finally Nick remembers pokemon; a series almost as old as he is!

Music featured this week by The Chainsmokers

Don't Let Me Down - http://smarturl.it/DLMDItunes (iTunes) https://youtu.be/qMH0Xglh7GA (Youtube)

Roses (Feat. ROZES) - http://smarturl.it/RosesiTunes (iTunes) https://youtu.be/FyASdjZE0R0 (Youtube)

LINK DUMP!

r/roastme

Homecoming King - http://bit.ly/20TUXQ5
Too Beautiful To Be Roasted - http://bit.ly/1mqIELv
Wheelchair Bound - http://bit.ly/1KDJP5W

Racing Fuel Deaths - http://cnn.it/23Vu7cU

Pokemon 20 - http://www.pokemon20.com

The One that Drank Illusive Traveler (Semi Censored) Pt. 2

Nick Esparza — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 02:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to The Bits N' Pieces Podcast! Where we entertain, have fun and...well anyway. We are back this week with part 2 of last weeks Illusive Traveler laced episode! We continue this episode and jump into talking about the Flash joining the DC Movie Universe!, Deadpool's twitter trolling SJWs, Life Is Strange getting a retail release, Nick breaking another one of his cousins Xbox consoles (false alarm), streaming impressions and some star wars impressions! (Do not take seriously xP) ! This episode we also feature one of Nick's favorite Bowie songs, Rebel Rebel (we know its late) Enjoy!

Rebel Rebel - David Bowie http://apple.co/1nLbF6h (iTunes) https://youtu.be/eF551z9KlA8 (Youtube)

Flash Talk - http://bit.ly/1X1gyUA

Deadpool Tweet - https://i.imgur.com/KH5eOJ4.jpg

Life Is Strange - http://lifeisstrange.com/agegate.php

BnP Twitch (Nick primary streamer) - http://www.twitch.tv/eviltwin68

Miguel Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/arcticfox100

The One That Drank Illusive Traveler (Semi Censored) Pt. 1

Nick Esparza — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Hello! Welcome back to the Bits N' Pieces Podcast! This week we bring you part one of the latest recording featuring Nick, Gus, Isaac, and Miguel!. Things get savage as Nick reveals his new obsession for the moment, Illusive Traveler. We also discuss The Gang joining Extra-Life! (More info coming soon), Miguel talks about Umbrella Academy, Nick rants about the democratic debate from youtube, and Isaac brings up a woman who suggests to eliminate 90% of men! You dont wanna miss this episode!

Featuring music from CHVRCHES - Mother We Share http://bit.ly/1SiuybO (Youtube) http://apple.co/1OOkJQx (iTunes)

Traveler Beer Co. http://travelerbeer.com

Extra Life Team Page http://extra-life.org/team/bnppodcast

Femitheist Vice Article http://bit.ly/1SWqDTv

Her official site http://www.femitheist.net

The One That Got Coal (Uncensored)

Nick Esparza — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000

WARNING UNCENSORED Welcome to our BNP Christmas present to you! We have an organic short show for everyone this season. We talk about the new KojiPro, Christmas, Isaac talks retail, and we share one of Nick's fav songs from No Doubt. Merry Christmas

The One Rode Together and Died Together

Nick Esparza — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Finally the long delayed Vegas episode is LIVE! The BNP crew talks about Nick's trip! With Rudy as our special guest the vegas story comes to life. Also the group discusses EM Drives, an amazingly committed reddit user and more!. (UNCENSORED)

EM Drive - http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/emdrive-news-rumors/

Reddit User - https://www.reddit.com/user/Poem_for_your_sprog

Kanye West Dark Fantasy - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/my-beautiful-dark-twisted/id403822142 (iTunes)

Kanye West Dark Fantasy - https://open.spotify.com/track/7yNK27ZTpHew0c55VvIJgm (Spotify)

The One From a Galaxy Far, Far Away...

Nick Esparza — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Recorded 11/4/15

Hi folks! Today the BNP Podcast is here to bring you another episode of fun, excitement, and nick ranting while isaac encourages it. First Miguel discusses a concert he attended and how “lit” it was. Gus gives impressions of Rock Band 4 and Guitar Hero Live and also insight into how you should or rather shouldn’t compare the games. We also discuss in great detail Nick’s hype inflation then hype deflation for Star Wars The Force Awakens. DISCLAIMER - We are semi Star Wars ILLITERATE especially with much of the old lore being tossed. So more than ever if you wish to call us out feel free. Also semi sarcastic Halo 5 SPOILERS.

Guitar Hero Live - https://www.guitarhero.com

Rock Band 4 - http://www.rockband4.com

Star Wars The Force Awakens (Nick’s FIRST Teaser) - https://youtu.be/wCc2v7izk8w

Star Wars The Force Awakens (Monday Night Football Trailer) - https://youtu.be/sGbxmsDFVnE

Special Needs by Placebo (iTunes) - http://apple.co/1MD4qlp

Placebo’s Site - http://www.placeboworld.co.uk

The One That Got Spooky

Nick Esparza — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Recorded (10/28/15)

Time to get a little SPOOOOKKKYYYY. This Week the gang brings in Wes of Boulevards Fame and Youtube. We quickly bring up Life Is Strange feels (NO SPOILERS), the police (not the band)...at that point we get a little spooky... The Guys return after the musical break to talk about the very real slightly spooky Project MK Ultra, Miguel's Halloween (1978) impressions, and finally everyone's favorite; a topic from R/Nosleep. TRIGGERWARNING

Wes' Youtube - http://bit.ly/1M6py7t

The Boulevards - http://bit.ly/1PV2ATA

Life Is Strange - http://lifeisstrange.com/agegate.php

South Carolina High School Cop - http://cnn.it/1Wm3e0o

Project MK Ultra - http://bit.ly/1RiRS6K

R/Nosleep - http://bit.ly/1GC7SAx

Halloween (1978) - http://imdb.to/1P1Ung7

Halloween By The Misfits - http://apple.co/1Paqxod

Spook City U.S.A. By The Misfits - https://youtu.be/5XbKlDHg8g0

The One That Returned To Form

Nick Esparza — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000

(RECORDED 10/7/15)

BNP Returns this week (Nick insists back on schedule....) and gives a shoutout to fans new and returning. Following this Nick shares a quick anecdote about MGO and Isaac and Miguel share MGSV anecdotes. The guys hype up the finale of Life Is Strange which releases 10/20, Gus then brings up fall T.V. and what met his expectations and what didnt. The guys then discuss the new Beats Pill + and how you SHOULDNT buy it... they then give SOL Republic more props as always. (FULL DISCLOSURE The Bits N Pieces Podcast is NOT sponsored by SOL Republic and all their opinions are their own based on ownership and having purchased the products themselves)

Also this weeks featured song is by Northstar off the album Pollyana

For Members Only - Northstar http://bit.ly/1LbyrZC (Spotify) http://apple.co/1Pl9rEx (iTunes)

The One That Kept You Waiting (31-32)

Nick Esparza — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000

(Recorded 8/30/15)

Finally the long over due episode featuring Jose and Jessica as guests on BNP. Isaac is absent in this episode and Gus is in via Skype (live caller for a few min and then Skype again). We discussed Memes, Pepe, Frank Ocean and contemporary album releases vs the albums of yore. Also brought up is Wes Cravens passing. It was a good meaty episode definitely a two parter.

Featuring Music by The Mowglis.

The One With Phantom Pain

Nick Esparza — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Recorded 9/20/15

Finally here for International Podcast Day!!

The Gang returns in this weeks episode (last weeks recording) to discuss their dreams concerning Pokemon Go; Miguel gives his initial impressions on FEED by M.T. Anderson; Nick and Miguel Present SPOILER FREE AS POSSIBLE Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain impressions (Nick has since completed the game) 23 MIN - 52 MIN. Also Isaac brings to the table the issue of Ahmed’s Clock adventures and discusses Edward Snowden with Nick.

Pokemon Go - http://bit.ly/1N1XeoF

FEED by M.T. Anderson - http://amzn.to/1M2elAI

Mt. Washington by Local Natives - http://bit.ly/1KSzPza (Youtube) http://apple.co/1POd6IW (iTunes)

MGSV - http://bit.ly/1MGYcU9

Clock - http://bit.ly/1jzxAuM ; http://bbc.in/1KSjhs7

Edward Snowden Wiki Primer - http://bit.ly/1N1XYdp

The One Running For President

Nick Esparza — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0000

(RECORDED 8/23/15) NICK FOR PRESIDENT 2016! In this weeks episode Nick, Miguel, Gus, and Isaac discuss some reddit finds this week, some 2spooky4me stories, looking forward to fall entertainment, Miguel's MGS update, and who we would write in as a candidate this election!

Reddit No Sleep - https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/

Winchester Mansion - http://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com

Halo Online - http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Halo_Online

Deez Nuts - http://rol.st/1PLlsBr

Moving Pictures - Days Of Innocence - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/days-of-innocence/id294081168

The One That Left Compton

Nick Esparza — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0000

(RECORDED 8/17/15) In this short episode of BNP, Nick and Miguel Review Straight Outta Compton which they had seen that weekend with their family, we discuss the new pastime in Greece...Looting archeological sites, and finally Miggi gives an update on his progress in Metal Gear Solid for Playstation.

The One From Compton

Nick Esparza — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0000

(RECORDED 8/9/15)

This week on the BNP Podcast Nick discusses his thoughts on Compton: A Soundtrack by Dr. Dre, Gus brings up Deadpool and Five Nights at Freddy's 4, Isaac talks about a recovered Stradivarius which leads to how the BNP crew would launder money. Finally Miguel talks about how it is to be the next gen gamer playing Metal Gear Solid and Resident Evil 3 Nemesis both Playstation classics.

Compton - http://apple.co/1Em4Qti

Deadpool - http://imdb.to/1Mn4Dyb

FNAF4 - http://bit.ly/1Mn4EC7

Stradivarius - http://n.pr/1DLws04

Metal Gear Solid - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Gear_Solid

RE3 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_3:_Nemesis

Life Is Strange Spoilercast Ep 1-3

Nick Esparza — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0000

HOPE 4 RACHEL AMBER (i said adams in the episode and i apologize) BNP is back this week with a spoilercast that shouldve released before episode 4 but didnt! Nevertheless if you wanna get caught up you've come to the right place! if not we still have new content of the normal BNP type as well!

The One with the 3rd Party Controller (Semi Censored)

Nick Esparza — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0000

(RECORDED 8/2/15) Hello listeners! We apologize for the awkward posting lately but we are back on schedule! And this week Nick and Miguel take a trip to Ventura County to visit fellow podcast 3rd Party Controller! We discuss Rowdy Ronda Rousey, Summer Games Done Quick, Snyder and Dawn of Justice along with some Watchmen wounds reopening. We close out with some childhood stories and how 3rd Party Controller started podcasting!

Games Done Quick - http://bit.ly/1Nb9Shu

3rd Party Controller Podcast - http://bit.ly/1MNSbYg

The One with the Tunnel Conundrum

Nick Esparza — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0000

RECORDED 7/18/15 Nick is back joined by Isaac and Gus and in this shorter episode they speak about Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman and his not surprising escape. Also Reddit adventures to lighten the mood.

The One Minus Nick

Nick Esparza — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0000

(RECORDED 7/11) Isaac and Gus take the reins this episode and are joined by Matt as a guess and they speak about..things.. The notes were lost however this is a great episode of BNP be sure to listen!

The One with the Luck

Nick Esparza — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Hey Folks! Another episode has come and gone and been posted late (Nick apologizes for editing late)

This episode was freeform with a time limit and as such there is no link dump. There was supposed to be, things happend.... so no link dump. However the next episode will be true to form with a proper link dump.

However some of the topics we cover are, Pixels, Cheap sci fi movies on syfy, Jurassic World, Affordable Health Care Act, Justice Scalia and Gay Marriage, and Nick being annoyed with social media.

The One With the Giveaway

Nick Esparza — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000

*HIP HOP AIRHORN!!!* Welcome to another BNP episode this week we are giving away a couple of steam games one for PC and Mac the other is PC only, also we discuss GMO products and you, our new logo, Kingdom Hearts, video game communities, and steam sale check from the crew. Also too fat for prison?

BNP Giveaway ways to enter

Email - thebitsnpiecespodcast@gmail.com

Instagram - https://instagram.com/thebitsnpiecespodcast/

Facebook - facebook.com/thebitsnpiecespodcast

Website Contact Us - http://bit.ly/bnpcontact

GMO Cheese - http://bit.ly/1SzWg2C

NDT on GMOs - http://bit.ly/1Ge1oBQ

Kingdom Hearts 3 - http://bit.ly/1Lmpfpm

Ratchet and Clank PS4 - http://bit.ly/1dWC3om

The One With the Birthday

Nick Esparza — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Isaac is 21! So we had a podcast about it naturally. The BNP Crew + Matt and Ed discuss their favorite Isaac memories! Also we give a shoutout to the 3rd Party Controller Podcast, we talk a little about E3 and some marketing tactics. Also DOGS BARKING!

3rd Party Controller Podcast - http://shoutengine.com/3rdPartyControllerPodcast/

IRL Kingdom Hearts - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2e7bX2oVlQ

Life is Strange E3 Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhzFSu7MAqI

The Last Guardian - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Guardian

E3 - http://www.e3expo.com/takeover

Episode 20

Nick Esparza — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome back listeners! This week without Rosie to keep the BNP crew in line we go over time! Kidding we had a few surprise guests join us Matt, Ed, and our best friend Swag. First Isaac and Nick discuss Life Is Strange and how YOU NEED TO PLAY IT!. We then move into Early Access games and the new Steam refund policy. From there we move into the very deep conversation on clinical depression…that escalated quickly. Slight trigger warning in that Nick speaks objectively and to sensitive ears can appear callous. Its a great episode with amazing guests!

Life is Strange - http://lifeisstrange.com/agegate.php

Night Terrors Story - http://bit.ly/1GsJVe6

Night Terrors Indiegogo - http://bit.ly/1FHHjCu

Steam Refunds - http://bit.ly/1ImfkMW

Refund issues? - http://bit.ly/1KUMQxn

Fallout 4 - http://www.fallout4.com

Madison Holleran - http://bit.ly/1HenisP

Episode 19

Nick Esparza — Sat, 30 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000

BNP is back this week along with Rosie and we have a lot of everything for everyone this episode. From Amiibos to feminism this episode is jam packed!

Website - http://bnppodcast.wix.com/officialbnp

Amiibo - http://www.reddit.com/r/amiibo

Fifa - http://bit.ly/1GdgRqQ

Feminism - Isaac and Rosie are sources lols

Renting a Family - http://abcn.ws/1d6wQtD

Carls Jr. - http://yhoo.it/1dE7oN3

Life Is Strange - http://bit.ly/1JfQHCR

Episode 18

Nick Esparza — Sat, 23 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000

The BNP Podcast is back this week with a sneak peek at the EP from The Boulevards! Nick also calls out Kanye and says TSwift is better than him! Careful Nick. Also we talk about the right to die and physician assisted suicide. Its a strong show folks. Link dump below!

The Boulevards - http://on.fb.me/1Bjhnfz

The Boulevards Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/theboulevardsband

Rock Band 4 - http://bit.ly/1ArvILY

Rush Bros. - http://bit.ly/1HCsnMI

Crypt of The Necrodancer - http://necrodancer.com/

Kanye RPG - http://kanyequest3030.tumblr.com/download

Assisted Suicide - http://n.pr/1KrQRsK

Christy O'Donnell - http://cbsn.ws/1HCsCY4

Season 2 Premier

Nick Esparza — Sat, 16 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Nick, Rosie, Miguel, and Isaac return for the season premier Boston ruling, Kanye and schools!

Website - http://bnppodcast.wix.com/officialbnpAchievement Hunter ASMR - http://bit.ly/1ES4o69ASMR - http://bit.ly/1B4UdcG

Death Penalty - http://bbc.in/1ES4Z7O

Reddit Death Penalty - http://bit.ly/1QTdx5U

Reddit Explain It like I'm 5 - http://bit.ly/1EcnfXYSandra Coletta - http://bit.ly/1KdKuJm

FML - http://www.fmylife.com

GMH - http://www.givesmehope.com/top

Kanye RPG - http://bit.ly/1A7eL9M

Season 1 Finale Episode 16

Nick Esparza — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000

DISCLAIMER - THIS EPISODE IS GENERALLY UNCENSORED Also an apology for the slight echo in some spots of the audio. We have done our best to fix the issues but it still arises in many sections of the recording. Its finally here! Join the guys along with their guest Omar as they celebrate the finale of Season 1! They start with a brief retrospective view on the podcast then follow with speaking about The Oregon Trail Generation and where the guys fit in. Also the episode spawns an extra bit and Nick speaks about hiatus plans and such. Don't miss it!

Episode 15 Pt. 2

Nick Esparza — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 01:00:00 +0000

In this Episode Matt joins us to discuss indie games, we have the most indie conversation ever, and Nick apologizes... huh? Also to round it out is a censored version of a conversation concerning Bronies.

Indie Game The Movie http://imdb.to/1DUVRlO

True That http://bit.ly/1D0toHo

Being Offended http://bit.ly/1Ir7z7D

Bronies http://imdb.to/1H0selz

Episode 15 Pt. 1

Nick Esparza — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode Matt comes along as a guest and we discuss some video games and REALLY discuss Starwars Battlefront and things that succeed due to good will of its fans

PSN Flash Sale http://bit.ly/1HFsYf2 (SALE OVER)

GOG Sale http://www.gog.com/ (SALE OVER)

Humble Store http://bit.ly/1OVLCBr (SALE OVER)

Tidal http://bit.ly/1cJ4Oo9

http://bit.ly/1Ir6618

Battlefield Hardline http://bit.ly/1G6c5YK

GH Live http://bit.ly/1JUalDr

Starwars Battlefront http://bit.ly/1H0pCnU

Episode 14 Pt. 2

Nick Esparza — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 09:00:00 +0000

This week we return with a two part podcast! Below there is a link dump and general timeline for part 2 of the podcast.

California, HOA's and the drought - http://lat.ms/1DSOuNA

Fun stuff that didn't get written down in the notebook =)

Prisons in US vs Other places - http://read.bi/1FwEXqr

http://bit.ly/1GVa82W

http://nyti.ms/1PvPGtc

http://bit.ly/1FvVEHP

Episode 14 Pt. 1

Nick Esparza — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 08:00:00 +0000

This week we have two part episode where Gus helps test our Skype Call set up!! Below is a summary of part 1 topics and a link dump for sources in order of appearance

Book of Yeezus - http://etsy.me/1GyUhIK

Daredevil Netflix - http://imdb.to/1NoM39W

Rosie Stuff (bulletproof hijinks) - http://bit.ly/1FJAO58 Bullet proof boobs - http://nydn.us/1FwDBft

Ray from achievement hunter leaves - http://bit.ly/1PvN3aZ

Isaac on copyright and trademark

Padres with the longest contract ever - http://bit.ly/1NoOgSX

http://usat.ly/1DSNV6l

Furious 7 - http://imdb.to/1Heghrj

Final Fantasy Record Keeper - http://bit.ly/1FvTdoL

And also Gus kills us with his joke which leaves Nick speechless and stunned.

Episode 13

Nick Esparza — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000

We are now awkward teenagers! No one died this week! Miguel becomes a MLP (major league producer), there is an elephant in the room, and why do horses get to cross the street and not dirt bikes?! Youth Crisis w/ISIS and the best way to cross the US which may or may not be connected to how Isaac believes in population control. Also shout out to Omar and The Red Harbor!

Episode 12

Nick Esparza — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +0000

(RECORDED 3/27/15) This week we've got a special guest, our good friend Edward!! And this week we discuss streaming and MOBAs, music streaming revenue vs. CD/album revenue, internet hoaxes and memes, and Isaac discusses abortion and birth control and population control ethics. Don't worry your children are safe.

Episode 11

Nick Esparza — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Today the podcast does some quick bits where they bring you some current events and our first (sorta) censor ever! lol. Then we talk about Kojima v Konami and publisher and developer rights and how those affect the gaming and entertainment landscape as a whole. Miguel also brings up Nintendo and the NX announcement which prompts a discussion about what makes an experience truly novel.

Episode 10

Nick Esparza — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +0000

2Spooky! Woot we are in the double digits! This is a little gaming centric but its a good podcast! We review GTA Online Heists, Nick talks about his drink of the week and calls out the crew on Smash Bros., and we discuss fighting games. To follow up we discuss the availability of game engines and what that means for the entertainment industry as a whole. To complete this weeks episode we rehash preorder ideals and have a bit of Flashback friday gaming edition!

Episode 9 Pt. 2

Nick Esparza — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000

(Recorded 3/6/15) In part two of this glorious episode Rosie brings up a woman who is bridging cultures, Nick explains WAFFLE-O, we go over albeit quickly weasel pecker, methane based organisms, and Five Nights at Freddy's 3. Then tonights big topic Narco Corridos and why Nick thinks the folks on this side of the this side of the Camaro are posers for listening to them.

Episode 9 Pt. 1

Nick Esparza — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +0000

(Recorded 3/6/15) Tonights episode is two parts and in part 1 we talk about Miguel being absent, Nick being a bad influence, and the biggie (drum roll) conditioning vs. training : Dogs v. Kids the similarities and the differences. Also some DRM and Nvidia talk is included for funsies.

Episode 8

Nick Esparza — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Today on The Bits N' Pieces Podcast we have a special double length episode where we brought on our good friend Matt! But first we talk about Taking Back Sunday's show in riverside and whether or not the question is "What can you do for your country" but rather "Is this black and blue or white and gold?" We then move on to over hyped ness being a plague in the world of media and also whether or not Marvel saturating the world is a bad thing. Matt also educates the crew on some anime culture, some interesting words, and funimation simulcasts!

Episode 7

Nick Esparza — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000

This episode features our new podcast set up which is super awesome! But there is a story as always -_- , we also talk about some comic book news, customer service, Isaac mentions how America's Uncle Biden is a creeper just like some white van driving dudes at a local school and we fill him in on "Always Sunny" and the Dayman. Also Nick reviews Honey Badger Energy. Check it out!

Episode 6

Nick Esparza — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Today we have a guest star! We discuss Castro having his first Netflix binge, our guest tells us about the Skimm. Also Isaac doesn't support Russia. Rounding it out we have some quick fire and some RT internet news!

Episode 5

Nick Esparza — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000

We are back in audio form! We talk about post concert hype, jury duty stories, "The Squeaky Wheel", DRM old and new, SPACE MEAT, and Aliens!! Also we talk about a new facet of Bits N' Pieces. Remember to subscribe on iTunes to get the latest episode!

Episode 4

Nick Esparza — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Big news this week WE ARE ON ITUNES!!, Isaac talks about work, some political talk we probably shouldn't have had, gaming, and for 30 total seconds Rosie as a special guest!

Episode 3

Nick Esparza — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000

We talk ESRB BS, xbox at 350 again??, Don't S*** Your Pants review, Charlie Hebdo, Scientist "Stuff" and how to get no sleep using Reddit r/nosleep!

Episode 2 Pt. 2

Nick Esparza — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 10:00:00 +0000

(RECORDED Early 2015)The second part of our first two part episode that should've never been this long!! However we did speak about cars in this episode and for that I congratulate the podcast crew in having a car talk that wasn't Import vs Domestic. Because WAFFELO. We Are Friends Friends Love Each Other

Episode 2 Pt. 1

Nick Esparza — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 09:00:00 +0000

(Recorded Early 2015)The first part of our first two part episode which was way too long for our own good. We learned to take notes and never go organic. Again description was lost however discover what we were like while we learned our way around a mic

Episode 1 The First Bit and the First Piece

Nick Esparza — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 08:00:00 +0000

This was our first episode and unfortunately the description was lost. However from what i can remember it was awesome. There was Avengers talk. Well it was our first episode see what we started like and how far we've come in a short amount of time!