Brenden Groom
@begroom.bsky.social
host, editor, co-founder Pass The Controller www.passthecontroller.io
@passthecontroller.bsky.social
indie game bad boy
#PlayMoreIndies
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#PlayMoreIndies
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Brenden Groom
@begroom.bsky.social
· Nov 13
🎶Allow me to reintroduce myself my name is🎶
Hi, I’m Brenden host/editor at @passthecontroller.bsky.social and aside from chatting about video games and championing indies you can expect pictures of my cat, cocktails I’m creating, and what it’s like living in Salem, the witch city 🐈⬛
#PlayMoreIndies
Hi, I’m Brenden host/editor at @passthecontroller.bsky.social and aside from chatting about video games and championing indies you can expect pictures of my cat, cocktails I’m creating, and what it’s like living in Salem, the witch city 🐈⬛
#PlayMoreIndies
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My previous contract is now over so I am once again looking for work. Freelance Games Media, PR, Content Creator Relations. If there's anything that you think I would be a good fit for please let me know!
January 5, 2026 at 6:07 PM
My previous contract is now over so I am once again looking for work. Freelance Games Media, PR, Content Creator Relations. If there's anything that you think I would be a good fit for please let me know!
I took out the trash two years ago and turned around head first into my air conditioner giving myself a concussion and a permanent scar.
got jump-scared by cat zoomies while q-tipping and basically stabbed my eardrum
What's the most ridiculous way you ever hurt yourself? I got out of the tub, skidded in water and tripped over the toilet. Ankle sprain.
😅
😅
January 6, 2026 at 2:21 AM
I took out the trash two years ago and turned around head first into my air conditioner giving myself a concussion and a permanent scar.
Our favorite things of 2025 :)
Episode 500 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is now available! The gang chats our favorite video game, music, movies, and more of 2025!
passthecontroller.io/podcast/
passthecontroller.io/podcast/
January 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Our favorite things of 2025 :)
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Episode 500 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is now available! The gang chats our favorite video game, music, movies, and more of 2025!
passthecontroller.io/podcast/
passthecontroller.io/podcast/
January 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Episode 500 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is now available! The gang chats our favorite video game, music, movies, and more of 2025!
passthecontroller.io/podcast/
passthecontroller.io/podcast/
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Episode 499 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is here, the gang chats:
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion Review
- Demonschool Review
- & more!
passthecontroller.io/podcast/
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion Review
- Demonschool Review
- & more!
passthecontroller.io/podcast/
January 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Episode 499 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is here, the gang chats:
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion Review
- Demonschool Review
- & more!
passthecontroller.io/podcast/
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion Review
- Demonschool Review
- & more!
passthecontroller.io/podcast/
in the lab testing recipes
January 3, 2026 at 12:14 AM
in the lab testing recipes
Drank a bottle of champagne to the face— 2025 was filled with the highest of highs and quite possibly some of the lowest lows of my life. Bring in 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Drank a bottle of champagne to the face— 2025 was filled with the highest of highs and quite possibly some of the lowest lows of my life. Bring in 2026.
Always humbled when someone like Diego asks me to contribute to something as special as this.
Look for my words about Lumines Arise amongst all of these amazing pieces.
Look for my words about Lumines Arise amongst all of these amazing pieces.
December 31, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Always humbled when someone like Diego asks me to contribute to something as special as this.
Look for my words about Lumines Arise amongst all of these amazing pieces.
Look for my words about Lumines Arise amongst all of these amazing pieces.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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this was an immeasurable effort from everyone involved. the list is packed with calls to action and donation funds. folks wrote about anything from games to movies and books. we didn’t include anything published or developed by microsoft, and avoided games with gen ai like the plague
December 31, 2025 at 10:17 PM
this was an immeasurable effort from everyone involved. the list is packed with calls to action and donation funds. folks wrote about anything from games to movies and books. we didn’t include anything published or developed by microsoft, and avoided games with gen ai like the plague
Stranger Things series finale means it’s time to share this one more time.
Stranger Things final season is back tonight on Netflix. Time to grab your Eggo and whiskey in preparation for tonight! Introducing…
Eleven’s Adult Waffle Breakfast
passthecontroller.io/2025/11/25/s...
Eleven’s Adult Waffle Breakfast
passthecontroller.io/2025/11/25/s...
Stranger Things Inspired Cocktail Recipe | Eleven’s Adult Waffle Breakfast
Two of these will have you upside down.
passthecontroller.io
December 31, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Stranger Things series finale means it’s time to share this one more time.
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the fine dudes at Giant Bomb convinced me to do a top 10 list. come for talk of sticking it to evil empires, shared joy in the face of overwhelming fear, and, of course, why Despelote is the greatest game of our times.
giantbomb.com/articles/moi...
giantbomb.com/articles/moi...
Moises Taveras' Top Games of 2025 | Giant Bomb
Moises Taveras' Top Games of 2025 - A guest list for GiantBomb.com's 2025 Game of the Year extravanganza.
giantbomb.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
the fine dudes at Giant Bomb convinced me to do a top 10 list. come for talk of sticking it to evil empires, shared joy in the face of overwhelming fear, and, of course, why Despelote is the greatest game of our times.
giantbomb.com/articles/moi...
giantbomb.com/articles/moi...
going to be smarter about who and what I use my time and energy on in 2026
December 31, 2025 at 8:08 AM
going to be smarter about who and what I use my time and energy on in 2026
Chris Rock was in town filming an Adam Sandler movie and I saw him at a Best Buy.
We were both at the register checking out facing each other, I did a double take when I realized it was him but didn’t want to bother him. He smirked and gave me a head nod, I nodded back and we both left the store.
We were both at the register checking out facing each other, I did a double take when I realized it was him but didn’t want to bother him. He smirked and gave me a head nod, I nodded back and we both left the store.
airport security stopped me and said, "did you see that guy? that was wesley snipes!"
i did not see that guy
i did not see that guy
Played Battlefield 6 in a Hollywood bar with Brie Larson
December 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Chris Rock was in town filming an Adam Sandler movie and I saw him at a Best Buy.
We were both at the register checking out facing each other, I did a double take when I realized it was him but didn’t want to bother him. He smirked and gave me a head nod, I nodded back and we both left the store.
We were both at the register checking out facing each other, I did a double take when I realized it was him but didn’t want to bother him. He smirked and gave me a head nod, I nodded back and we both left the store.
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2025 was brutal for games media, but I'm seeing some glimmers of hope as worker-owned sites like @aftermath.site, @rascal.news, and @giantbomb.bsky.social have carved out vital spaces in the games community.
Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
December 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
2025 was brutal for games media, but I'm seeing some glimmers of hope as worker-owned sites like @aftermath.site, @rascal.news, and @giantbomb.bsky.social have carved out vital spaces in the games community.
Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
2025 is determined to break me
December 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
2025 is determined to break me
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Back tonight with episode 500 of the Pass The Controller Podcast for our best of 2025!
See you around 8PM ET Twitch.tv/passcontroller
See you around 8PM ET Twitch.tv/passcontroller
December 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Back tonight with episode 500 of the Pass The Controller Podcast for our best of 2025!
See you around 8PM ET Twitch.tv/passcontroller
See you around 8PM ET Twitch.tv/passcontroller
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It’s time, the list you have all been waiting for.
The Official and Definitive Weirdest Little Guys of 2025!!
The Official and Definitive Weirdest Little Guys of 2025!!
The Weirdest Little Guys in Video Games in 2025 | Restart
It's time for everyone's favorite holiday tradition. So sit back, relax, and check out the weirdest little guys in video games of 2025.
www.restart.run
December 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
It’s time, the list you have all been waiting for.
The Official and Definitive Weirdest Little Guys of 2025!!
The Official and Definitive Weirdest Little Guys of 2025!!
My whole life I always had a shaved head until 2020 when I let my hair grow out in quarantine which revealed that I have curly hair.
Me: Cool, I guess I’m never shaving my head again.
Also me: So taking a shower means I have wet forever now okay thanks please shave this off.
Me: Cool, I guess I’m never shaving my head again.
Also me: So taking a shower means I have wet forever now okay thanks please shave this off.
December 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
My whole life I always had a shaved head until 2020 when I let my hair grow out in quarantine which revealed that I have curly hair.
Me: Cool, I guess I’m never shaving my head again.
Also me: So taking a shower means I have wet forever now okay thanks please shave this off.
Me: Cool, I guess I’m never shaving my head again.
Also me: So taking a shower means I have wet forever now okay thanks please shave this off.
This is who I have become the last few days
December 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
This is who I have become the last few days
You have 4 hours before Steve does or doesn’t die.
Stranger Things final season is back tonight on Netflix. Time to grab your Eggo and whiskey in preparation for tonight! Introducing…
Eleven’s Adult Waffle Breakfast
passthecontroller.io/2025/11/25/s...
Eleven’s Adult Waffle Breakfast
passthecontroller.io/2025/11/25/s...
Stranger Things Inspired Cocktail Recipe | Eleven’s Adult Waffle Breakfast
Two of these will have you upside down.
passthecontroller.io
December 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
You have 4 hours before Steve does or doesn’t die.
What if I got really into Minecraft in 2026, as a bit
December 24, 2025 at 2:29 AM
What if I got really into Minecraft in 2026, as a bit
PAX East 2026 friends— if I were to put together another cocktail panel, who would potentially be interested in being on that lineup.
December 24, 2025 at 2:06 AM
PAX East 2026 friends— if I were to put together another cocktail panel, who would potentially be interested in being on that lineup.
Friends who will be at PAX East 2026 if you are putting together panel submission and you think I would be a good fit feel free to reach out.
Speciality topics include but not limited to:
- indie games
- Nintendo
- silly stuff
Speciality topics include but not limited to:
- indie games
- Nintendo
- silly stuff
December 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Friends who will be at PAX East 2026 if you are putting together panel submission and you think I would be a good fit feel free to reach out.
Speciality topics include but not limited to:
- indie games
- Nintendo
- silly stuff
Speciality topics include but not limited to:
- indie games
- Nintendo
- silly stuff