Games and Our Feelings: Podcast Recommendations
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Games and Our Feelings
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Eric Silver (he/him), host & producer of Games and Feelings
Why did you choose this theme?
There are plenty of podcasts that cover the news around gaming (whether weāre talking video games, tabletop roleplaying games, or sports). But the best ones dive into what it is like to be a fan of these games, and dig into the feelings behind them. All of these shows focus on the humanity behind games, whether it is fan rebellion against D&D, workersā rights at game studios, or the conspiracies swirling in NBA fandom.
PODCAST PICKS:
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Games and Feelings
How Do I Fall Back In Love With Games? with Jeffrey Cranor and Julia Schifini
This is an advice show about any and all games! Feelings and games go hand and hand when weāre humans.
Three Black Halflings
"Forging a Metal Afro Pick" - with Ify Nwadiwe
Once fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) came out, there was a massive explosion in the D&D podcast space. Three Black Halflings is at the vanguard of a new wave of D&D shows, mixing critical commentary with actual play content, and bringing a fresh and necessary perspective to the issues of the tabletop role-playing game space. Also, the energy is incredibly high, especially with guests that they love.
The MinnMax Show
40 Big Predictions For 2023
There have been a ton of layoffs in the games media space, making it a precarious place to be. But we need people diving in and analyzing video games, for the good of the medium! The MinnMax Show has been cultivating an incredible group of co-hosts ready to talk about the newest games with honesty, smarts, and a whole lot of fun.
Basketball Illuminati
A History of Violence
This isnāt the regular citizenās basketball show; this is a show for NBA conspiracy theorists. But seriously ā looking at the weird drama of the NBA through the lens of corkboards and keeping your third-eye open is the best way to consume and think about the business and celebrity underpinning professional basketball.
Gameplay
Firewatch
This is the 99% Invisible of video games, and Roman Mars, host of 99% Invisible, approved of the name. If thatās not a recommendation for you podheads, I donāt know what is. These episodes are the most detailed analysis of the smallest details inside video games, and in this episode, the hosts build a narrative adventure on the fly.
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High Strange
In High Strange, host Payne Lindsey attempts to break the stigma surrounding the topic of UFOs.
Lindsey shines light on real-life coverups and infamous cases, all while leaving the tinfoil hat at the door. With a refreshing approach to the topic, Lindsey aims to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the strange happenings way up high. Do you want to believe?
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