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Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast
Friendly? Friendly?!?! A DayZ themed podcast where we talk about the latest topics around DayZ, interview players and streamers and keep you up-to-date with the very latest from the greatest survival game to grace our PC's and consoles.
Episodes
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.202 MASSIVE DAYZ 1.30 PATCH NOTES! Motorbikes, Badlands Weapons, Dogs & Desert Sandbox!
The floodgates have officially opened. DayZ Update 1.30 is here, and it is easily one of the most content-packed, game-changing patches in Bohemia…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.201 WE PLAYED NASDARA! Will Desert Secrets Keep DayZ Alive Longer Than Sakhal?
The boots are finally on the ground in the scorching wasteland of Nasdara! This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave break down our hands-on…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.200 THE BIG 200! The Massive DayZ Community & Creator Party!
We finally made it. 200 episodes of survival stories, heated debates, terrible deaths and endless banter across Chernarus, Livonia, Sakhal (not so much…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.199 IN THE BIN! Thing WE Would Delete from DayZ!
We’ve reached Episode 199, and instead of adding to our DayZ wishlist, we’re doing the exact opposite. This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.198 MOTORBIKES IN DAYZ?! Patch 1.30 Experimental Breakdown in the Shadow of Badlands!
With the massive Badlands expansion looming right around the corner, Bohemia Interactive just dropped a bombshell update that nobody saw coming. This week on…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.197 REDDIT DRAMA! DayZ Breakups, Hostage Fantasies & Xbox Performance Plights
When the chaos of DayZ bleeds into the real world, the subreddit gets completely unhinged. This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave comb through…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.196 WHAT DEFINES A GOOD DAYZ RUN? The Survival Philosophy, Gear Fear & The Perfect Death
When that dreaded "You Are Dead" screen hits the monitor, what determines whether you log off furious or immediately hit respawn with a grin? This week…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.195 HOW RAVPLAYS BEAT THE DAYZ YOUTUBE ALGORITHM! The Secret Behind His Cinematic Success
What does it really take to stand out in a sea of hardcore survival creators? This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave sit down with one of the…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.194 BADLANDS RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED! Gamescom News & Heavy Competition: GTA VI, WARDOGS & Valheim 1.0
The survival landscape is shifting, and we finally have the massive announcements we've been waiting for! This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.193 WHAT DAYZ NEEDS BEFORE DAYZ 2! Weapon Mounting, Ragdolls & Movement Overhauls
With the Badlands expansion and Nasdara on the horizon, we have our eyes set on the future—but there is still plenty of work to be done on the current game!…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.192 HOW BOHEMIA CAN GROW DAYZ! Creator Collabs & Marketing Gaps
This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave talk player acquisition and marketing! We break down the strategies Bohemia Interactive is currently…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.191 10 THINGS TO BECOME A BETTER DAYZ PLAYER! (Not Just 5) Tips to Level Up Your Game
This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave sit down to break down the key habits, mechanics, and mindset shifts that will instantly elevate your…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.190 COMMUNITY CHRONICLES VOL. 14! DUG Tales, Raided Bases & PC Shopping Nightmare!
This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave bring back everyone's favourite segment with Community Chronicles Volume 14! We dive into the best…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.189 THE NEW SCAR-H IS HERE! DayZ Patch 1.29 Breakdown & Nasdara Dev Blog
This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave dive headfirst into the latest DayZ Patch 1.29 (Road to Badlands) and the massive updates rolling out as…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.188 THE BEST DAYZ MODS YOU NEED TO TRY! Rainwater Collectors, Land Rovers & The Arkansas Hype Train
This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave dive into our absolute favourite DayZ mods that transform the survival loop, add huge quality-of-life…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.187 WHAT WE DON'T KNOW ABOUT NASDARA! Exploring Underground Tunnels & Desert Mechanics
The community is starving for every piece of information on the massive 267 km² desert of Nasdara, but how much is actually confirmed, and how much is…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.186 DAYZ 2 IS OFFICIAL! Switch 2 Port, Badlands 1.29 & Our Community Spotlight!
The day we thought might never come has finally arrived. This week on the DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave break down an absolute avalanche of breaking news that is…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.185 INSIDE XBOX'S BIGGEST SERVER! Admin FrattinZ on Catching Dupers & Saving Console DayZ
Managing a massive community server on console is a completely different beast than on PC, and our guest this week is right in the trenches. This week on the…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.184 FIXING BOHEMIA'S STREAMS! Why DayZ Dev Broadcasts Get a Bad Rap & How to Fix Them
Whenever the developers go live to show off a new update, the chat usually turns into a battlefield. This week on the DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave discuss why…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.183 THE DAYZ IDENTITY CRISIS! Is the Survival Game Fractured Beyond Repair?
Does DayZ actually know what it wants to be? This week on the DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave tackle a massive philosophical question: Is DayZ suffering from a…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.182 HOW TO MARKET BADLANDS! How Bohemia Should Handle the Next Huge DayZ DLC
The hype train for DayZ's upcoming desert expansion is officially moving, but is Bohemia Interactive on track or headed for a derailment? This week, Andy and…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.181 FIXING DAYZ EXPERIMENTAL! Why UAT is Failing & How to Incentivize Bug Hunting
Why does it feel like major DayZ updates are arriving with more game-breaking bugs than actual features? This week on the DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave take an…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.180 THE CEREMOR INTERVIEW! Mod Nostalgia, Base Building & The Origin Story
This week on the DayZ Podcast, we are joined by a true legend of the community: Ceremor! If you’ve been around the wasteland for a while, you know him for his…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.179 Community Chronicles Vol.13 Wolf Dreams, Safe‑Zone Campers & Wifey One Tappers in DayZ
In this episode of Community Chronicles, Andy and Dave dive into another batch of wild, heartfelt, and downright unbelievable stories sent in by our listeners…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.178 1.29 BUG REPORT! Ghost Bullets, Disappearing Loot & The Hacker Crisis
The 1.29 update promised us a smoother, more stable Chernarus, but it has arrived with a laundry list of new issues that are testing the patience of even the…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.177 THE DAYZ MOVIE MYSTERY! What Happened to the Film & What Would the Plot Even Be?
In 2022 and 2023, the community was buzzing with news that a DayZ movie was officially in development. Two British production companies had secured the rights…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.176 WATCH YOUR STEP! The Art of Trapping in DayZ: Claymores, Loot Dumps & Our Wishlist
In the wasteland, the most dangerous thing isn't always the player you can see; it's the one you can't. This week, Andy and Dave dive into the lethal world of…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.175 IF WE STARTED AGAIN... Everything We Wish We Knew When We First Spawned in DayZ
We’ve all been there—standing on the beach, starving, freezing, and wondering why on earth we can't find a single can of beans. This week on the DayZ Podcast…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.174 1.29 CROSSPLAY DISASTER! PC Hackers Flooding Xbox Servers & The Future of Console Security
The DayZ 1.29 update is officially here, and while there are plenty of fixes and additions to discuss, one major feature has completely overshadowed the rest…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.173 DAYZ 2 IS REAL? Everything We Know About the New Trademark Filing & The Future of Survival
The news we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. This week, Andy and Dave dive deep into the recent discovery of a DayZ 2 trademark filing with the…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.172 BUSKING & BROADCASTING! An Interview with MistaHanMan: London Streets to DayZ Streams
This week on the DayZ Podcast, we sit down with a man who truly lives a double life: MistaHanMan! From the rugged landscapes of Scotland to the bustling…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.171 THE CONTENT WARS! Long-Form vs. Short-Form & Our Favourite DayZ Styles
This week on the DayZ Podcast, things get a little heated! Andy and Dave find themselves in a full-blown argument over the definition of "Long-Form"…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.170 Your Voice Matters: Mastering VOIP Psychology & Tactical Sound in DayZ
In the world of DayZ, your most powerful tool isn't always the rifle on your back—it's the voice in your headset. This week, Andy and Dave explore the…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.169 THE RIPPLE EFFECT! An Interview with Ripple300: Autism, Family, and the DayZ Hustle
This week on the DayZ Podcast, we are joined by the one and only Ripple (AKA Ripple300)! This is an episode that truly covers the full spectrum of emotions…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.168 THE Q&A SPECIAL! Answering Your Hardest DayZ Questions (Vol. 3)
We are back for the third instalment of our community Q&A! We don’t have a catchy recurring title for this series yet, but the questions you've sent in this…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.167 Community Chronicles Vol. 12: Trouble in Tisy, Rookie Mistakes & Creator Encounters
The survivors are back with some wild tales for Community Chronicles Vol. 12! This week, we dive into the unpredictable nature of the wasteland, featuring…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.166 BEYOND THE SERVERS! An Interview with Happy Bombs!
This week on the DayZ Podcast, we are joined by a true titan of the community: Happy Bombs! As the owner of the legendary Zero DayZ servers and the mastermind…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.165 LOCK IN! Mastering DayZ Comms: How to Communicate Like a Pro Duo
Communication is the difference between a successful raid and a long walk from the beach. This week, Andy and Dave dive deep into the art of survival talk. We…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.164 MAKING THE SWITCH! DayZ PC Hardware Guide: What You Actually Need to Escape Console
Thinking about leaving the console life behind for the modded maps and high-frame rates of DayZ PC? This week, Andy and Dave break down the complex world of…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.163 PS5 Upgrade Confirmed Again, Workshop Drama and No 1.29 News
It has been a whirlwind week in the DayZ world! From massive hardware updates to some serious "Workshop-gate" drama, we are breaking it all down. This…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.162 How Arc Raiders Nearly Killed DayZ : Our Honest First Impressions
Have you noticed your favorite DayZ streamers lately? It seems like everyone is swapping the woods of Chernarus for the high-tech ruins of Arc Raiders. This…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.161 NEW YEAR, NEW SURVIVOR! DayZ Resolutions, Tactical PVP Goals & The 2026 Bingo Card
Welcome to the first proper DayZ podcast of 2026! We’re shaking off the holiday cobwebs and looking ahead at what we want to achieve in the wasteland this…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastDAVE’S DREAM RUN! Searching for the Elusive Mortar Mod in Chernarus - Bonus Episode
Happy New Year survivors! Our holiday "Dream Run" series continues. This week, it’s Dave’s turn to step into the apocalypse while Andy takes over the…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastAndy's Dream Run - Bonus Episode
Merry Christmas survivors! As a break from our regular podcast schedule, we’re bringing you something a little different. This week, Andy is attempting his…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastSexy Battle Wizards Part Deux
The Sexy Battle Wizards have returned for their annual Christmas chaos! In this special bonus episode, we step away from the DayZ apocalypse and into the realm…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.160 Venezuela to UK. DayZ Dominance with ItsJustSunday!
This week on the DayZ Podcast, we are joined by the incredible ItsJustSunday! Known for her high-energy streams and "yappy" personality, Sunday has…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.159 Community Chronicles Vol.11: KURU, AMBUSHES & LIVONIA DISASTERS!
Volume 11 of the Community Chronicles is here, and your stories are darker than ever! This week, we're diving into listener submissions that prove DayZ is the…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.158 Unpopular DayZ Opinions We Found on Reddit
We dug through the darkest corners of Reddit and found the most unpopular opinions about DayZ—and we're not holding back! This week, Andy and Dave debate some…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.157 Community, Content and CamCANTRUN
This week on the DayZ podcast, we sit down with the awesome content creator and streamer, CamCANTRUN! Known for his engaging streams and close connection with…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.156 BACK FROM THE DEAD! DayZ 1.29 Release Date, 400% Server Boost, & Moon Map Madness!
We are officially back from the sickness, and what better way to return than with a massive dump of DayZ news and community stories? We break down everything…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.155.5 Frankly? A Cream Cheese Plopcast: Skeezertron's Hostile Takeover
While Andy and Dave were stuck at home fighting the plague, the amazing DayZ community stepped up! This week, we bring you a special episode entirely hosted…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.155 APOCALYPSE NOW! Could We Actually SURVIVE a Real-Life Zombie Outbreak?
What if the server went down for good, and the apocalypse was real? This week, we're taking our thousands of hours of experience in DayZ and applying it to a…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.154 Motorcycles Are Coming to DayZ!
The rumors are true: Motorcycles are finally coming to DayZ with the upcoming Badlands DLC! We're breaking down the full teaser trailer for the new expansion…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.153 The ULTIMATE DayZ Assault Rifle TIER LIST! M4 vs. AKM vs. LAR: Which AR is KING?
We're settling the most divisive debate in DayZ PVP: which is the best assault rifle? This essential DayZ podcast episode is for every veteran player and…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.152 Recommended Rifles and Rounds
We're going deep into the long-range meta this week! Forget the bullet-hose mentality; Andy and Dave are stripping down the automatic firepower and focusing on…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.151 Will We Ever Get the Next DayZ Update?
The DayZ 1.29 update is frustratingly close, but the stable release is still pending! This week, Andy and Dave are putting on their detective hats to discuss…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.150 Start Creating with Skeezertron
This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, we're chatting with one of the kindest and most humble creators in the community, Skeezertron! His journey proves that…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.149 Selecting Shotguns & SMG's
This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave are combining their lists for a chaotic but crucial debate: we're ranking all the shotguns and submachine…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.148 Picking the Perfect Pistol
This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave are taking aim at every single sidearm in the game! We’re putting our heads together (and sometimes…
Friendly?: A DayZ PodcastEp.147 Community Chronicles Vol. 10: Tanks, The Irish and Deadfall
Community Chronicles is back with a landmark episode, Volume 10! This week, we're sharing more of your thrilling, hilarious, and unforgettable stories from the…