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  • "Obvious BEST Gaming Franchise" Bracket Battle | Modern Apes

    "Obvious BEST Gaming Franchise" Bracket Battle | Modern Apes
    Oct 7 2026
    Patreon this week is absolutely on fire right now. We are breaking down new relationships, and new legal proceedings and so MUCH MORE! Make sure you come take a peak!! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes Welcome back to another episode of The Modern Apes Podcast with your hosts Tristan Bowling & Daniel Bridge-Gadd. This week the boys have on fellow Phoenix native and the bane of Daniel's existence Peter James Fowler! This week the boys are talking about the best video game franchises of all time. We have all of your favorites on there, Mario, Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty, Halo, and a whole bunch more. Drop a comment to let the boys know what you thought of the episode, hype the video, and possibly come hang out on the Patreon! Follow The Team!!! Tristan Bowling - https://www.instagram.com/tristanisacomedian/?hl=en Daniel Bridge-Gadd - https://www.instagram.com/daniel_bridge_gadd/?hl=en Modern Apes - https://www.instagram.com/the_modern_apes/?hl=en CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 12:43 Peter's Nonsense 14:01 Do you have a top console? 17:58 Did we eliminate…? 20:21 Thoughts Portion 22:50 Halo is Goated 28:30 You are about half way 32:19 Should Plants vs Zombies be in 37:26 Xbox vs Play Station 43:35 Go to 1st Game 50:30 GTA Disrespect 53:42 Red Dead Redemption is Better 57:30 Peter Vs. Daniel 59:31 Daniel Had To Leave 1:02:01 The Tristan & Peter Show 1:04:49 Final Four 1:09:05 Final Battle 1:11:41 Ape Army Member Names #comedy #humor #videogames #throwbacks #nistolgia #90's #2000's #halo #xbox #playstation #modernapes #northamericanpavementapes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • "Best One-Hit Wonder of All-Time" Bracket Battle | Modern Apes

    "Best One-Hit Wonder of All-Time" Bracket Battle | Modern Apes
    Sep 30 2026
    You have to opportunity to join the BEST PATREON in the universe. We are cooking over there with the "Internal Affairs" Ape Army Captain level being the golden goose. Things you see on there you'll never be able to unsee. https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes Welcome back to another episode of the Modern Apes. This week the boys are doing a bracket to determine the best "One Hit Wonder" of all time. This week is going to be a family divider as the boys have wildly different taste in music. Daniel is more traditional top 40 heavy, while Tristan obviously into the more obscure. This is where they let it all hang out, this is where the rubber meets the road. This is where we figure out if the Mambo #5 actually was a good song, and if line dancing is a black or white thing. Be an absolute legend and leave a comment for the boys to read, and see if your favorite song made it to the Final Four. Tell a friend about the cast, leave a hype score and leave a like!! Tristan Bowling - https://www.instagram.com/tristanisacomedian/?hl=en Daniel Bridge-Gadd - https://www.instagram.com/daniel_bridge_gadd/?hl=en Modern Apes - https://www.instagram.com/the_modern_apes/?hl=en CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 12:51 Bracket Battle Begins 13:01 Your Fav Wonder 17:58 Did we rank Ice Ice Baby Right? 20:21 Give your feedback 22:50 For the lovers 28:30 You made it this far Feel Good? 32:19 What was your mom into? 37:26 Pop vs. Rock 43:35 Household One Hit Wonders 50:30 The Cupid Shuffle Rips 53:42 Could They Have Made Another 57:30 Tristan vs. Being Cool 59:31 Let Love Love 1:02:01 Tik Tok 1:04:49 Final Four 1:09:05 Final Battle 1:11:41 Ape Army Member Names #comedy #humor #competiton #comedypodcast #toppodcast #Music #onehitwonders #mtv #bracket #battle #marchmadness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • "No Way They Won!?" Cereal Battle | The Modern Apes

    "No Way They Won!?" Cereal Battle | The Modern Apes
    Sep 22 2026
    Another week, another opportunity for you to join the best Patreon on the planet. We are cooking up some hotness over there and would sure love if you gave it a shot. https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes Welcome back to another episode of the Modern Apes. This week the boys are doing a bracket to determine the best Breakfast Cereal ! This week is something that they boys hold near and dear to their hearts. Daniel grew up in a heavy cereal house and his choices show. While Tristan was a little slower to the cereal game and his choices in who he votes for show through. This is honestly one of the best brackets to date and we would HEAVILY appreciate if you guys could leave a comment and hype the video. Tell a friend about the cast and we'll chat soon! Tristan Bowling - https://www.instagram.com/tristanisacomedian/?hl=en Daniel Bridge-Gadd - https://www.instagram.com/daniel_bridge_gadd/?hl=en Modern Apes - https://www.instagram.com/the_modern_apes/?hl=en CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 12:51 Bracket Battle Begins 13:01 Deep Dive into Sugar Cereal 17:58 Did we rank Frosted Flakes Right? 20:21 Give us a topic 22:50 For the haters 28:30 You made it this far LETS GO! 32:19 Is Cereal Okay For Dinner? 37:26 Cocoa vs. Fruity 43:35 Household Cereal 50:30 Fruity Pebbles are King 53:42 Cereal is for winners 57:30 Daniel vs Chewing On Mic 59:31 Is Count Chocula the man? 1:02:01 Almost The End 1:04:49 Final Four 1:09:05 Final Battle 1:11:41 Ape Army Member Names #comedy #humor #competiton #comedypodcast #toppodcast #cereal #post #kelloggs #breakfast #bracket #battle #marchmadness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • "Wackiest College Mascot Is…?" | The Modern Apes

    "Wackiest College Mascot Is…?" | The Modern Apes
    Sep 16 2026
    The Patreon is where you want to be at, real ones say its the best Patreon in the Universe! If you want to support the boys in the quest to no longer have day jobs, enlist in the Ape Army today!! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes Welcome back to another episode of the Modern Apes with Tristan Bowling and Daniel Bridge-Gadd. This week the boys are doing a bracket to determine the best college mascots in the country! Even though Tristan couldn’t name the mascot of the state he's from and Daniel won’t pipe down about Washington we got a TIGHT ep for you. We didn’t necessarily go with the biggest schools, so your Notre Dames, and West Virginia Mountaineers didn’t make the list, but the Banana Slugs and Anteaters for sure did. As always weather you agreed with the Bracket or not leave a comment and some hype points for the boys! Tristan Bowling - https://www.instagram.com/tristanisacomedian/?hl=en Daniel Bridge-Gadd - https://www.instagram.com/daniel_bridge_gadd/?hl=en Modern Apes - https://www.instagram.com/the_modern_apes/?hl=en CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 12:51 Bracket Battle Begins 13:01 Deep Dive College Mascots 17:58 Did we rank Geoducks right? 20:21 Give Feedback 22:50 For the lovers 28:30 You made to here congrats 32:19 Is Juco Counted 37:26 D1 vs. D2 43:35 Household Mascots 50:30 GeoDucks are Awesome 53:42 Banana Slugs Go Hard 57:30 Tristan vs. Mascots 59:31 Is an Anteater Sick? 1:02:01 Wrapping up here 1:04:49 Final Four 1:09:05 Final Battle 1:11:41 Ape Army Member Names #comedy #jokes #soda #toys #battleroyale #competiton #water #cocacola #pepsi #mrbeast #mrbeastgaming #mascots #college #collegefootball #geoduck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • "You Won't Believe Who Won" Soda Battle | Modern Apes

    "You Won't Believe Who Won" Soda Battle | Modern Apes
    Sep 8 2026
    The Patreon is where you want to be at, real ones say its the best Patreon in the Universe! If you want to support the boys in the quest to no longer have day jobs, enlist in the Ape Army today!! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes Welcome back to another episode of the Modern Apes. This week the boys are doing Coca-Cola Co vs Pepsi Co, in a "Soft Drink War" for the ages. We have all your favorites from Mountain Dew to Cherry Pepsi and everything else under the sun! If the ending made you mad please know we think that is hilarious, maybe you just need to chill and drink some water! Follow The Team!!! Tristan Bowling - https://www.instagram.com/tristanisacomedian/?hl=en Daniel Bridge-Gadd - https://www.instagram.com/daniel_bridge_gadd/?hl=en Modern Apes - https://www.instagram.com/the_modern_apes/?hl=en CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 12:51 Bracket Battle Begins 13:01 Deep Dive into Fizz 17:58 Did we rank Cherry Pepsi Right? 20:21 Give us a topic 22:50 For the haters 28:30 You made it this far congrats 32:19 Is water a soft drink 37:26 Dark vs Light 43:35 Household Soda 50:30 Baja Blast is King 53:42 Caffeine is for winners 57:30 Daniel vs common sense 59:31 Is Gatorade the man? 1:02:01 Wrapping up here 1:04:49 Final Four 1:09:05 Final Battle 1:11:41 Ape Army Member Names #comedy #jokes #soda #toys #battleroyale #competiton #water #cocacola #pepsi #mrbeast #mrbeastgaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • "Best 00's Toys" Bracket Battles|ft. John Kennedy | Modern Apes

    "Best 00's Toys" Bracket Battles|ft. John Kennedy | Modern Apes
    Sep 1 2026
    The Patreon is where you want to be at, real ones say its the best Patreon in the Universe! If you want to support the boys in the quest to no longer have day jobs, enlist in the Ape Army today!! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes Welcome back to another episode of The Modern Apes Podcast: Bracket Battles Edition! This week the Apes are joined by guest John Kennedy, very funny comedian and podcaster. The boys sit down to debate what the best toys from their childhoods in the 2000's was. They got all of your nostalgic favorites! Beyblades, Hulk Hands, Tech Decks and MORE! As always we need you guys to leave a comment to tell us if we got the brackets right, or brutally messed it up. LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS! Follow The Team!!! Tristan Bowling - https://www.instagram.com/tristanisacomedian/?hl=en Daniel Bridge-Gadd - https://www.instagram.com/daniel_bridge_gadd/?hl=en John Kennedy - https://www.instagram.com/johnhenrykennedy/?hl=en Modern Apes - https://www.instagram.com/the_modern_apes/?hl=en CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 12:51 Bracket Battle Begins 13:01 Bionicle vs Fushigi Ball 17:58 Moon Sand vs Hulk Hands 20:21 Beyblade vs Yugioh Arm Dealer 22:50 Tech Deck vs Scooters 28:30 Bakugan vs Pockets P's 32:19 Bop-It vs Nerf 37:26 Hot Wheels vs Mighty Beans 43:35 Build-a-Bear vs Action Figures 50:30 Bionicles vs Hulk Hands 53:42 Tech Deck vs Beyblade 57:30 Pocket P's vs Nerf 59:31 Mighty Beans vs Action Figures 1:02:01 Hulk Hands vs Tech Deck 1:04:49 Nerf vs Action Figures 1:09:05 Tech Deck vs Action Figures 1:11:41 Ape Army Member Names #comedy #jokes #toys #competition #00's #2000's #actionfigures #mrbeast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • "DC Heroes & Villains" Bracket Battle | Modern Apes Podcast

    "DC Heroes & Villains" Bracket Battle | Modern Apes Podcast
    Aug 26 2026
    If you liked this and want to support the boys more head over to Patreon where you can get 8 bonus episodes a month! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes Welcome back to another week of The Modern Apes podcast with Tristan Bowling & Daniel Bridge-Gadd. This week the boys are back at again with the world of Heroes and Villains, except this time we are talking about all the best ones from the DC Universe. We take a list compiled of our favorite characters from the DCU and battle head to head on who is the top character and why! Along the way make sure you leave a comment on if you think the boys got it right, and who is your favorite. Also if you made it down this far make sure to leave some hype points on the video cause we think that helps, and drop a comment for the boys to comment on. ENJOY!! #comedy #competition #compete #gameshow #games #bracket #teams #newjokes #videos #superheroes #supervillains #heroes #villains #justiceleague #batman #superman #teentitans #podcast #fyp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Best GameDay Food Bracket | The Modern Apes

    Best GameDay Food Bracket | The Modern Apes
    Aug 19 2026
    You already know that the Patreon is cooking. This is the BEST way to support the boys. The better it goes the more funds and time they have to put back into the pod! Plus if you want to send in stuff that is for sure an option now, s/o to Sean for the beers! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes https://www.patreon.com/c/TheModernApes Glad you enlisted, welcome back to another week of your favorite topically confused podcast "The Modern Apes" with Tristan Bowling & Daniel Bridge-Gadd. With the NFL and College Football season on the way the boys are doing a Battle Bracket to figure out what the best gameday food is. We got all the goodies on there, from Wings to Italian sandwiches that Tristan fought for so damn hard. As always leave a comment and hit the HYPE button for the boys, cause it helps they tell us. Chapters: 0:00 Patreon Intro 1:06 Tristan's Bit 2:22 Ship Us Stuff 10:10 Start of The Bracket 16:30 Are Subs Valid 29:50 Wings for Goth Baddies 31:00 Left Side Start 37:48 Shadow The Hedgehog is Black 41:30 Pizza v.Chile 47:03 Soft Pretzel vs. Tater Tot 51:27 Hotdog v. Pizza 1:00:07 The Winner is 1:09:00 Patreon Names #comedy #humor #jokes #food #gameday #collegegameday #nfl #collegefootball27 #debate #bracket #marchmadness #fyp #trending #vibes #podcast #comedypodcast #wings #burgers #pizza #comedians #standup #standupcomedy #jokeworld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins