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Architecture Social
Are Developers the New Architects? Simon Vernon Harcourt’s Journey
Join us on the Architecture Social show as we dive into the world of historic building conversions and modern design with Simon Vernon-Harcourt, the Design Director at City and Country. Simon shares his journey from studying architecture to working in various renowned architectural practices, and ultimately transitioning to a developer role. We discuss the intricacies and challenges of restoring Victorian buildings, the impact of new technologies, and the evolving landscape of architecture. Simon also offers valuable advice for aspiring architects and those looking to work with developers. Don't miss this insightful episode packed with expertise an...
2025-10-21
39 min
Architecture Social
Are Developers the New Architects? Simon Vernon Harcourt’s Journey
Join us on the Architecture Social show as we dive into the world of historic building conversions and modern design with Simon Vernon-Harcourt, the Design Director at City and Country. Simon shares his journey from studying architecture to working in various renowned architectural practices, and ultimately transitioning to a developer role. We discuss the intricacies and challenges of restoring Victorian buildings, the impact of new technologies, and the evolving landscape of architecture. Simon also offers valuable advice for aspiring architects and those looking to work with developers. Don't miss this insightful episode packed with expertise an...
2025-10-21
39 min
Quality Check Podcast
April 2025 Pop Culture Picks
It's April and our pop culture picks for the month include a potential final album from Justin Vernon and a vampire thriller from Ryan Coogler.
2025-04-02
27 min
THRIVEinEDU by Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth @Rdene915
ThriveinEDU Live with Drew Vernon and Carole Paterson
I really enjoyed our conversation about the collaboration between Tonies Education and TinkerClass and TinkerCast. Hope you enjoy!! About Drew Drew Vernon is a former child and current Education Director for Tonies, an interactive audio system for children. In this role, Drew researches and shares the educational benefits of Toniebox listening and play. Drew's work has led to Tonies becoming one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Education companies, as well as a nominee for the Toy Association's Creative Toy of the Year. Prior to tonies, Drew led the U.S. preschool division of LEGO, where...
2025-02-06
29 min
THRIVEinEDU by Rachelle Dene Poth
ThriveinEDU Live with Drew Vernon and Carole Paterson
I really enjoyed our conversation about the collaboration between Tonies Education and TinkerClass and TinkerCast. Hope you enjoy!! About Drew Drew Vernon is a former child and current Education Director for Tonies, an interactive audio system for children. In this role, Drew researches and shares the educational benefits of Toniebox listening and play. Drew's work has led to Tonies becoming one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Education companies, as well as a nominee for the Toy Association's Creative Toy of the Year. Prior to tonies, Drew led the U.S. preschool division of LEGO, where he issued a "Prescription for...
2025-02-06
29 min
THRIVEinEDU by Rachelle Dene Poth
ThriveinEDU Live with Drew Vernon and Carole Paterson
A great conversation! About Drew Drew Vernon is a former child and current Education Director for Tonies, an interactive audio system for children. In this role, Drew researches and shares the educational benefits of Toniebox listening and play. Drew's work has led to Tonies becoming one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Education companies, as well as a nominee for the Toy Association's Creative Toy of the Year. Prior to tonies, Drew led the U.S. preschool division of LEGO, where he issued a "Prescription for Play" to half a million children. As an entrepreneur, Drew started a licensed drop-in childcare c...
2025-02-06
29 min
Inner Life, Talks and Thoughts
Physics and reality. Francis Lucille on the nature of matter, the flaws of panpsychism & God
Francis Lucille is teaching of Advaita Vedanta who brings together nonduality with science, amongst other subjects, his past having been in physics. Here, he talks with Mark Vernon about the universality of consciousness and how that fits with modern physics, theories of consciousness and the inspiration of wisdom traditions.For more on Francis see - https://francislucille.comFor more on Mark see - https://www.markvernon.com/0:00 Francis’s career in science and how that led him to nonduality10:05 From Krishnamurti to Jean Klein 13:59 The difference made.by quantum physics19:52 How...
2025-01-23
1h 17
Passages
Mattress Stores and Vernon Law
The Passages crew delve into deep waters, asking tough questions: What was A.J. Brown reading on the sidelines? Will Gen Z survive? Are mattress stores a front for organized crime? What is a spanner? Also, they finally get around to this week's passage by Vernon Law: "Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson after."
2025-01-17
1h 09
Unreligious
#8 - Navigating Awkward Church Situations (Part 1)
Episode Summary: How Certain Church Customs Could Make Visitors Feel UncomfortableIn this episode, we dive deep into a topic that many church leaders and visitors alike have likely experienced – certain church customs that, while meaningful to regular attendees, can make newcomers feel uneasy. Whether it's speaking in tongues, dress codes, worship styles, or tithing practices, these elements of church culture might unintentionally alienate visitors. We discuss how practices such as running the aisles, the pressure of repeated offering appeals, prophetic preaching, or being called out as a visitor, can leave guests feeling out of...
2024-12-09
1h 06
Fresh Start Family Show
Ep. 248 5 Ways to Build Up Your Child's Ability to Entertain Themselves Screen-Free with Drew Vernon
In this dynamic episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy Snyder is joined once again by Drew Vernon from Tonies for an eye-opening conversation about helping kids develop the ability to entertain themselves—without relying on screens. With screen time becoming the norm in today’s digital world, many families are searching for healthier, more creative ways to engage their children. Wendy kicks off the discussion by sharing a thought-provoking observation from a recent trip to Disneyland, where she noticed the increasing use of screens by kids, sparking a deep dive into how we can redirect that trend.
2024-11-06
52 min
Barncast
S06 E09 - What Is The Worst Thing You Can Sneeze Out?
The boys have an amazing episode this week were they talk about a mircale drug for regrowing teeth, a wild bus hijacker, people being forcefully instiutionalized, organs being forcefully sneezed out, how genetalia are being filled up with shreds of plastic, and Alex talks about the mysterious appearance of the Bush Boys of Vernon BC!Support the show
2024-06-28
1h 08
The Walled Garden
Mark Vernon | Rewilding Spirituality
ABOUT MARK VERNON: Dr. Mark Vernon is a psychotherapist and writer, with an interest in ancient philosophy, and a focus on the skills and insights that illuminate our inner lives. His books cover subjects from friendship and belief, to wellbeing and love. His most recent books are Dante’s Divine Comedy: A Guide for the Spiritual Journey and A Secret History of Christianity, which is based upon the ideas of the Oxford Inkling, Owen Barfield. As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, he has a private practice in London, working with individuals who have a variety of concerns, as well as havi...
2024-06-28
1h 03
Trivia Minute
Ep. 67: Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center
2024-05-07
01 min
Out of Ratio with Bertelsen Education
Out of Ratio-CEU Episode Imaginative Play & Creativity in ECE with Drew Vernon
In this episode we talk with Drew Vernon, Marketing Director at Tonies USA about all things imagination and play! THIS EPISODE IS ELIGIBLE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs). *Please note* You will need to create a Bertelsen Education account to take the quiz linked below. Click this link to find the quiz for your CEUs and certificate: https://www.bertelseneducation.com/course/out-of-ratio-ceu-drew-vernon The learning outcomes for this episode are: Participants will gain understanding of how engagement in creative activities positively impacts a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional devel...
2024-02-13
48 min
The Cigars And Everything Else Podcast
With Age You Just Stop Caring About Stuff
This weeks cigars are Hererra Estelli by Drew Estate and Kristoff Maduro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vernonscigars/support
2023-12-12
1h 04
The Cigars And Everything Else Podcast
Top Luxurious Cigar Brands And Who Missed The List
This weeks cigars are Rocky Patel Special Edition and Nica Rustica by Drew Estate --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vernonscigars/support
2023-11-13
1h 01
HER HOME & HEART / Simplifying Routines for Overwhelmed Christian Homeschool Moms Seeking Peace and Joy
185 // Too Much Screen Time Worrying You? Unlock Imaginative Charlotte Mason Style Learning with Tonies to Shape a Screen-Free Childhood with Drew Vernon
Have you ever wondered how to strike the perfect balance between screen time and meaningful, imaginative play for your little ones?In a digital age, it can be a challenge for homeschooling parents to find ways to foster creativity while minimizing screen exposure. Today I have an exciting solution to share with you!Drew Vernon, the Education Director at Tonies, and Steve’s and my friend, joins us today as we explore the enchanting world of Tonies, which is an audio system that provides children with screen-free time to explore stories, songs, and music while nu...
2023-08-02
36 min
2 Giant Goofballs: A NY Giants Podcast
Saquon Barkley Re-signs with New York Giants, 6 Players Start Camp on the PUP & Other Roster Moves
Send us a textIn this compelling episode of "2 Giant Goofballs: A New York Giants Podcast," Drew and Rob dive into the latest news surrounding the New York Giants' roster moves. Titled "Saquon Barkley Resigns with New York Giants, 6 Players Start Camp on the PUP & Other Roster Moves," the episode features a wealth of information on key developments as the team begins training camp.The main headline centers around star running back Saquon Barkley, who finally reached an agreement with the Giants after a battle over the franchise tag. Saquon signed a one-year deal with...
2023-07-26
49 min
Growth League Podcast
Season 2 Episode 20: Drew Vernon, Marketing Director at Tonies USA
Season 2 Episode 20: Drew Vernon, Marketing Director at Tonies USA by Hook + Ladder Digital
2023-07-10
37 min
2 Giant Goofballs: A NY Giants Podcast
Top 10 Pass Rushers in New York Giants History
Send us a textIn this thrilling episode, we unveil the top 10 pass rushers in New York Giants history, showcasing the elite players who left an indelible mark on the franchise. From their explosive moves to their relentless pursuit of quarterbacks, these dominant forces wreaked havoc on opposing offenses. Join us as we celebrate their remarkable careers, relive their jaw-dropping plays, and discuss their enduring impact on the team's success.Lawrence Taylor, whose unparalleled athleticism and game-changing presence revolutionized the linebacker position. Taylor's speed, power, and football IQ made him a perennial nightmare for quarterbacks...
2023-06-27
1h 07
The Parrsitivity Podcast
The parrsitivity podcast #episode250 Drew Vernon
In this podcast I am joined by Drew VernonDrew talks about his career in being an entrepreneur, and switching from this career to working for Lego, and then transitioning working for Toni products. And what it's like working in the educational toy department as a lead design exec for such an upcoming successful toy company.Toni products help childrens reading and development.Instagram: @Parrsitivity94LinkedIn: Adam parrTiktok @parrsitivity94 Facebook: the parrsitivity podcast newYouTube: the parrsitivity podcastEmail: theparrsitivitypodcast...
2023-06-18
52 min
The Parrsitivity Podcast
The parrsitivity podcast #episode250 Drew Vernon
In this podcast I am joined by Drew VernonDrew talks about his career in being an entrepreneur, and switching from this career to working for Lego, and then transitioning working for Toni products. And what it's like working in the educational toy department as a lead design exec for such an upcoming successful toy company.Toni products help childrens reading and development.Instagram: @Parrsitivity94LinkedIn: Adam parrTiktok @parrsitivity94 Facebook: the parrsitivity podcast newYouTube: the parrsitivity podcastEmail: theparrsitivitypodcast...
2023-06-18
52 min
Everybody's Talking At Once
The Thing Nobody?s Talking About, with Andrew
Andrew anthologizes on by to talk about Indiepocalypse, as well as the alleged indiepocolypse. We talk about genre, curation, how to bring people together without Community-Building (capital C, capital B), and how to publish games without acting like a publisher. You can buy or subscribe to Indiepocalypse on Itch.io and Patreon. You can also follow Andrew on Twitter, and find all things Indiepocalypse on its website. ——— • Here are our previous talks with Megan Fox, Tanya X. Short, and Sarah and Colin Northway, as well as with Indiepocalypse alums Esther Alter, Damien Crawford, and Glen Henry. • Here...
2023-06-13
1h 41
Everybody's Talking at Once
The Thing Nobody’s Talking About, with Andrew
ETAO PODCAST, EPISODE 163. Andrew anthologizes on by to talk about Indiepocalypse, as well as the alleged indiepocolypse. We talk about genre, curation, how to bring people together without Community-Building (capital C, capital B), and how to publish games without acting like a publisher. You can buy or subscribe to Indiepocalypse on Itch.io and Patreon.You can also follow Andrew on Twitter, and find all things Indiepocalypse on its website.———• Here are our previous talks with Megan Fox, Tanya X. Short, and Sarah and Colin Northway, as well as with Indiepocalypse alums Esther Al...
2023-06-13
00 min
SoundBalming with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields
Rediscover the Joy of Play with Drew Vernon
Research shows that there is real power in play. Through play, children develop the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills they need to thrive both now and into their futures. In this episode, Dr. Shields is joined by Drew Vernon, Founder, and CEO of tonies. Drew Vernon is the marketing director for tonies, a dad, podcaster, and childhood advocate, who understands that their is purpose in play.The Toniebox is an imagination-building, screen-free digital listening experience that plays stories, songs, and more.Designed for little listeners ages 3+, it’s the perfect storytime companion for...
2023-05-17
40 min
The BRILLIANCE + PASSION Podcast with Adam Hommey
Drew Vernon – Education Director for Tonies®
Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Drew Vernon is the U.S. marketing lead at Tonies®. The Toniebox is a popular audio system that uses screen-free storytelling to introduce children to the wonders of imagination. Tonies originally launched in Germany in 2016 and is currently one of the fastest-growing toy brands in Europe. Drew’s work contributed to Tonies being named as one of Fast Company’s 2021 Most Innovative Companies in the Education category. Invitation From Our Guest Discover more about Tonies®, a screen-free audio system that h...
2023-04-29
16 min
The Independent Teacher
Tonies: The Power of Imagination with Drew Vernon
Send us a textIn this episode, we talk to Drew Vernon. Drew is the marketing director for tonies, where he leads Tonies for Teachers, partnering with schools, museums, and libraries to promote screen-free education for children. His work contributed to tonies being named as one of Fast Company’s 2021 Most Innovative Companies in the Education category. Prior to tonies, Drew led the U.S. preschool business for LEGO. Here he created Prescription for Play, building a network of 2,500 pediatricians to promote daily play between parents and children. This program has become one of LEGO’s key glob...
2023-04-24
20 min
The Cigars And Everything Else Podcast
Let's Talk About Celebrity Endorsed Products And Modern Day Movies Vs The Past
This weeks cigars are My Father's Centurion and Drew Estate M81 Blackened --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vernonscigars/support
2023-02-06
1h 01
Coffee with the Dog
Coffee with the Dog EP304 - Drew Vernon
How to teach the creative process to kids Drew is the marketing director for tonies, where he leads Tonies for Teachers, partnering with schools, museums, and libraries to promote screen-free education for children. His work contributed to tonies being named as one of Fast Company’s 2021 Most Innovative Companies in the Education category. Prior to tonies, Drew led the U.S. preschool business for LEGO. Here he created Prescription for Play, building a network of 2,500 pediatricians to promote daily play between parents and children. This program has become one of LEGO’s key global social responsibility initiatives. Drew is a...
2023-02-05
1h 06
The UnNoticed Entrepreneur
How this German toy line company keeps a yearly stellar growth in the US; with Drew Vernon, US Marketing Director of Tonies
Get Noticed! Send a text.Keeping the pace of growth is not very easy for all companies especially if they are new in the market. But the stellar 40% yearly growth of this company, Tonies, a German Toy company, did a phenomenal pace of growth in its first two years in the US by having a unique offering to the market to help it stand out and #getnoticed.In this episode, Tonies' Marketing Director in the US, Drew Vernon, shares with us how the company got noticed and stood out in the United States with stellar...
2023-01-23
00 min
Strategic Advisor Board
Episode 372 "War Room Round Table": Drew Vernon On The Prescription For Play and Creating Impact For Kids off the Screens
In this episode, Phillip Lanos and Jason Miller are joined by Drew Vernon, Founder, and CEO of tonies. Drew Vernon is the marketing director for tonies, a dad, podcaster, and childhood advocate. Passionate about showing parents and teachers the educational benefits of the Toniebox for preschool children.Tune in to learn more!For more go to: https://www.strategicadvisorboard.comConnect:Strategic Advisor Board: www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-advisor-boardJason Miller: www.linkedin.com/in/jasontmiller-sabPhillip Lanos: www.linkedin...
2022-12-23
32 min
Choppin with Fire
What is a Tonie Box? Feat Drew Vernon
Drew is the marketing director for tonies, where he leads Tonies for Teachers, partnering with schools, museums, and libraries to promote screen-free education for children. His work contributed to tonies being named as one of Fast Company’s 2021 Most Innovative Companies in the Education category.Prior to tonies, Drew led the U.S. preschool business for LEGO. Here he created Prescription for Play, building a network of 2,500 pediatricians to promote daily play between parents and children. This program has become one of LEGO’s key global social responsibility initiatives.Drew is also an entrepreneur and star...
2022-11-27
27 min
The Mindful Experiment
EP#421 - Creative Off-Screen Learning for the Kiddos with Guest: Drew Vernon
I had the pleasure of interviewing Drew from Tonies. This interview shares the concepts that they are doing to help children have screen-free education for children. As being very big into neurology, and biohacking, I wanted to learn more about their company and what they are doing and this is one of the reasons why we had Drew on the show. Tune into learning about the importance of screen-free learning and how it helps with child development and much more. Who is Drew Vernon?Drew is th...
2022-11-09
32 min
The Mindful Experiment Podcast
EP#421 - Creative Off-Screen Learning for the Kiddos with Guest: Drew Vernon
I had the pleasure of interviewing Drew from Tonies. This interview shares the concepts that they are doing to help children have screen-free education for children. As being very big into neurology, and biohacking, I wanted to learn more about their company and what they are doing and this is one of the reasons why we had Drew on the show. Tune into learning about the importance of screen-free learning and how it helps with child development and much more. Who is Drew Vernon?Drew is th...
2022-11-09
32 min
Get Down To Business with Scott "Shalom" Klein
Podcast of “Get Down To Business” – 11/06/2022 - JiNan Glasgow George, Drew Vernon, Stephan McGarvey and Lorraine Marchand
Join Scott "Shalom" Klein on his weekly radio show, Get Down To Business with guests: JiNan Glasgow George Drew Vernon Stephan McGarvey Lorraine Marchand
2022-11-03
39 min
Messy and Masterful
Audio Aficionado Interview with Drew Vernon
Happy Thursday all and welcome to our very first Audio Aficionado Episode. So different to our Messy & Masterful Interviews these conversations are all about the power of Audio and more particularly podcasting. We dive into other podcast programs together with people who are doing something great and also have been inspired by this mighty tool of the Gods of Audio. And today my guest is Drew Vernon, the creator of 2 podcasts himself, and an Audio Aficionado in the purest sense of the word. This undoubtedly loving husband and father of 3 is also a Marketing Di...
2022-10-27
40 min
The INDUStry Show
The INDUStry Show w Drew Vernon
Drew Vernon is the Marketing Director for tonies, where he leads Tonies for Teachers, partnering with schools, museums, and libraries to promote screen-free education for children. His work contributed to tonies being named as one of Fast Company’s 2021 Most Innovative Companies in the Education category.
2022-10-22
16 min
The Cigars And Everything Else Podcast
Worst Rappers List, Comparing Old Video Games And Quitting Your Job For Only Fans
This weeks cigars are Nica Rustica Adobe by Drew Estate and Romeo y Julieta San Andres --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vernonscigars/support
2022-09-19
1h 32
The Mother of All Podcasts
33: Drew Vernon - Tonies
In this episode, Sam and Taylor speak with Drew Vernon who is the Marketing Director for Tonies. He leads Tonies for teachers, partnering with schools, museums, and libraries to promote screen-free education for children. His work contributed to tonies being named as one of Fast Company's 2021 Most Innovative Companies in the Education Category. https://us.tonies.com/ Educator Discounts: 20% OFF. Tonies for Teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/736030273737701/?ref=share Toniebox USA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770345047091102/?ref=share
2022-08-21
36 min
TMC Podcast
96. Creative Parenting with Drew Vernon
Drew Vernon is the Marketing Director at tonies® | Former Child | Talks about #play, #tonies, #creativity, #innovation, and #storytelling | Talks about hashtag play, hashtag tonies, hashtag creativity, hashtag innovation, and hashtag storyteller | Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area CONNECT WITH Drew Vernon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewvernon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandbadger CONNECT WITH TMC Podcast Email questions: admin@lead2greatness.com Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedricbf...
2022-08-06
31 min
The Success Journey Show
EP 150 | Screen-Free Childhood Development | w/ Drew Vernon
Drew is the marketing director for Tonies, where he leads Tonies for Teachers, partnering with schools, museums, and libraries to promote screen-free education for children. His work contributed to Tonies being named as one of Fast Company’s 2021 Most Innovative Companies in the Education category. Before Tonies, Drew led the U.S. preschool business for LEGO. Here he created Prescription for Play, building a network of 2,500 pediatricians to promote daily play between parents and children. This program has become one of LEGO’s key global social responsibility initiatives. Drew is also an entrepreneur and started Connecticut’s first st...
2022-07-13
52 min
Child Care Rockstar Radio
Ep. 127 - Play and Wellness as Learning Foundations with Drew Vernon
It's all about the power of play this week as Kris welcomes Drew Vernon, the U.S. Marketing Lead at tonies, a popular European children's audio system that has recently launched in the United States. Drew talks about his former experience as Brand Director at Lego and in marketing at Procter and Gamble, and how it helps him now in his role with tonies. Drew shares why he believes a child who is a strong player is also a strong learner, problem solver, and a more overall happy person. Drew explains how tonies provide an amazing learning tool for...
2022-06-16
33 min
The Walled Garden
The Divine Light with Dr. Mark Vernon
The Walled Garden is a podcast and community of independent philosophers and seekers who are dedicated to the pursuit of truth, wisdom, virtue, and the divine. Led by Australian poet, philosopher, and musician Simon Drew, American philosopher, author, and speaker Sharon Lebell, and British philosopher and researcher Kai Whiting, The Walled Garden hosts regular live events and meetups with fascinating philosophers, theologians, artists, leaders, and seekers who can teach us all about how to live a flourishing existence. Visit The Walled Garden: thewalledgarden.com Join our free Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/5TAUzfdCe8 Get one-on-one mentoring with our philosophers: https...
2022-06-15
1h 26
Chris Vernon Show
Ask About Me - 6/8/22
On today's show: Devin triggers Chris (4:00) + Devin went to the Redbirds game (10:00) + LIV Golf stirring things up (12:24) + Phoenix Suns hid COVID outbreak during the playoffs (27:05) + NBA Finals Game 3 tonight (44:39) + Deshaun Watson, Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns (57:58) + Drew Brees stepping down from NBC (1:15:12).
2022-06-08
1h 22
Parenting The Adlerian Way
092: The Importance of Creativity and Story Telling With Drew Vernon
Drew and I discuss how important play and creativity are for child development. We discuss the merits of Lego freestyle versus kits, getting kids off screens, the importance of telling and reading stories together and much more! You can find more about Drew and Tonie Time here: LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/drewvernon Twitter FB - Official Page - https://www.facebook.com/tonies.us Fan Community group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/770345047091102 Tonies for Teachers Community group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/736030273737701 IG @ton...
2022-05-16
33 min
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
DREW VERNON: CHILD DEVELOPMENT, CREATIVITY & THE TONIE BOX: EP. 123
DREW VERNON talks about his passion for child development and screen-free education and entertainment for childred His work as a leader in the preschool business for LEGO prepared and inspired him for his position at tonies.com, maker of the "Tonie Box. " The toy is an audio character-based device for storytelling and music which fosters imagination, creativity and vocabulary for preschoolers. It is both entertaining and educational and also offers the ability for young children to create their own characters and stories.
2022-05-15
36 min
Inner Life, Talks and Thoughts
The Spiritual Path of the Soul - a Stoic conversation with The Walled Garden
Modern Stoicism is more diverse than I knew, I learnt when I spoke with Simon Drew, Kai Whiting and Sharon Lebell. In particular, the divine element in ancient Stoicism, which was central, has not been discarded by everyone involved in the recent Stoic revival.In this conversation, we talk about Stoicism, the Logos, the cosmos, Christianity, and the spiritual path of Dante’s Divine Comedy. I hope it's enjoyable.For more on The Walled Garden - https://thewalledgarden.com
2022-04-28
1h 19
HER HOME & HEART / Simplifying Routines for Overwhelmed Christian Homeschool Moms Seeking Peace and Joy
Boost your Screen Free Options with Tonies, LeVar Burton, and LEGO Play with Drew Vernon
This week our hosts, Steve and Katie, spend time speaking with Drew Vernon. Drew is the marketing director for Tonies, where he leads Tonies for Teachers, partnering with schools to promote screen-free education for children. His work contributed to tonies being named as one of Fast Company’s 2021 Most Innovative Companies in the Education category.Prior to tonies, Drew led the U.S. preschool business for LEGO. Here he created Prescription for Play, building a network of 2,500 pediatricians to promote daily play between parents and children. Drew is an entrepreneur and started Connecticut’s first state-licensed, drop-in dayc...
2022-04-13
34 min
The Cigars And Everything Else Podcast
Change Your Algorithm ASAP Or Else...
We discuss importance of good health habits as a young person and we talk about how algorithms affect your day to day life. AND how algorithms correlate in your real life and how you can make the most of understanding that correlation. Today's cigars are My Father's Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial and Deadwood Fat Bottom Betty by Drew Estate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vernonscigars/support
2022-04-11
1h 24
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast
1KHO 41: Toys That Preserve the Creativity of the Child | Drew Vernon, Tonies | The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast S3 - E14
Stories, and storytelling, are such wonderful and even magical components of our lives - and especially the lives of our children. With the pressures to purchase toys to enhance development, we want to use the toys that nature provides us as well as toys that preserve the creativity of the child. Drew Vernon, Marketing Director of Tonies, joins us to talk about how the stories we fall in love with in the early days and years of our lives transcend simple entertainment - they teach us about the world and about each other. Join us as...
2022-03-13
38 min
Financial Dads
An interview with Drew Vernon
Drew is a Screen-free education ambassador, Marketing Director, Entrepreneur and fellow Podcast Host.Drew not only has wonderful insights into childhood development, but also some great practical advice about starting a business revolving around a cause you believe in, with some excellent entrepreneurial tips & tricks for the listeners to take away. We also discuss the #tonies product.#FinancialDads #ChildhoodDevelopment #ScreenFreeEducationhttps://us.tonies.com
2022-02-05
44 min
Everybody's Talking At Once
What We Played (and What We Didn?t) in 2021
It's the Year in Review 'cast! Drew, Lucio, and Franny (along with her alter-ego Michelle) have gathered 'round to reflect on the games we played this year, the games we didn't quite get to, and the games we're definitely going to play once they're available to be played. 2021 has truly been the sequel no one asked for, from the protracted coronavirus crisis, to the Cambrian explosion of crypto-scams, to all the usual stuff (like neoliberalism being both unwilling and unable to do much about climate catastrophe, rising authoritarianism, or even the stuff it's supposed to be great...
2021-12-28
00 min
Intertwined: The Enslaved Community at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Episode 4: Living
Episode 4: “Living” Kate, her husband Will, and their children lived and worked on Muddy Hole Farm. When her family suffered a tragedy, they drew strength from the kinship ties and friendships they shared with other members of Mount Vernon’s enslaved community. In this episode, we examine daily life, culture, and religious practices of the enslaved people at the plantation. We also explore how on-going archeological work at Mount Vernon helps us piece together the enslaved community’s lived experience and recover their voices when the written record falls silent. Featuring: Dr. Brenda Stevenson, Hillary...
2021-11-29
39 min
Suburban Folk
PARENTING - Tonies, an Educational Toy with Drew Vernon
I am joined by repeat guest, Drew Vernon, Marketing Director for the toy company, Tonies. The Toniebox is a child-friendly speaker that comes with Tonies that are placed on the top of the speaker to play songs and tell stories. Many of your favorite characters are available, including Disney.Drew gives us an update about the company's first year launching in the US as well as collaborations with some well-known celebrities.Visit https://tonies.com and use code TONIEPODCAST to receive 15% off.For questions, email Hello@tonies.com Visit Sub...
2021-10-11
28 min
Teaching Learning Leading K-12
Drew Vernon - Toniebox updates, Toniebox Partnership with LeVar Burton, and a Great Giveaway - 410
Drew Vernon - US Marketing Director at Tonies - Shares Toniebox Updates, Tells Us About the Partnership with LeVar Burton, and Provides Information on how to get 15% off the purchase of a Toniebox and How to Be included in a Drawing for a Toniebox. This is episode 410 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast.Drew Vernon is the U.S. marketing lead at Tonies. The Toniebox is a popular audio system that uses screen-free storytelling to introduce children to the wonders of imagination.Tonies originally launched in Germany in 2016 and is currently one...
2021-09-15
28 min
De Facto Leaders
Building creativity and independence through play (with Drew Vernon)
In this episode, I talk with Drew Vernon about how to help kids develop a natural sense of curiosity and ability to tell stories. Drew currently works for Tonies®, a toy brand that partners with schools to bring screen-free education to your children. He also spend several years working for the LEGO® Group, hosts a podcast with his 5-year old daughter, and has a passion for toys that help kids become creative thinkers. In our conversation, we discuss: ✅Ways to guide your kids through play in a way that builds storytelling skills and language. ✅The benefi...
2021-09-08
48 min
Welcome To Fatherhood
Sparking Imagination; Innovative Parental Tool; & LeVar Burton (ft. Drew Vernon)
This episode features a conversation with a returning guest, Drew Vernon (S2E20). Drew is the U.S. marketing lead at tonies, a popular audio system that uses screen-free storytelling to introduce children to the wonders of imagination. Previously he was a brand manager at LEGO and also the founder of a drop-in child care center in Hartford, Connecticut.In this conversation we talk about Drew’s newest adventures since the time of our first conversation; why it is important to read to our children, including some of our favorite children’s books to r...
2021-08-25
40 min
Fresh Start Family Show
Ep. 96: Helping Kids Become Problem Solvers and Critical Thinkers Through Play & Literature with Drew Vernon
Wendy and Terry had the amazing opportunity to sit down with father of three and Child Play Advocate Drew Vernon, on Episode 96 on the Fresh Start Family Show to talk about how we can empower our kids to build critical thinking & creativity skills through play & literature! Drew fell in love with encouraging play for children and talks to us about how creative play can be fundamental to our children’s critical thinking and problem solving and leaves us with three ways that we can enable our kids to become critical thinkers & great problem solvers through understanding: Why...
2021-08-19
47 min
Little Steps, Big Futures:The Podcast
Drew Vernon - #readtoyourchild
Drew Vernon is back! This week we chat to Drew, a returning guest and the Marketing Director at Tonies. Drew and the team at Tonies USA have created an initiative to encourage parents and children to read together. W chat to Drew about the value of reading and how this challenge came about. Use #readtoyourchild on Instagram to get involved! Support us:https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutureshttps://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/Support us:https://www.instagram.com/little_steps...
2021-08-19
31 min
The Post Credit Podcast
308 The Breakfast Club (Sincerely Yours)
**Content and Trigger Warning** Join us today as we break down The Breakfast Club, the greatest teen movie of all time by the 80s movie maestro himself, John Hughes. On today’s episode Matt and Drew examine Vernon, Bender, and the other characters that make up the titular group as they spend 8 hours in a Saturday detention coming to terms with, while still fighting against, growing into an adult and losing childhood wonder. Will you walk on by? Will you call my name?
2021-08-18
1h 30
Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education
Drew Vernon, Marketing Director, Tonies In Conversation with Edx Education (USA)
Episode 36 - Heather Welch, Edx Education we will be in conversation with Drew Vernon, Marketing Director at ToniesDrew is making learning fun and exciting through storytelling empowering children to use their imagination.Today we are chatting with Drew about early years education, importance of storytelling, hands-on learning in the early years and so much more.Welcome Drew it is wonderful you could join us today and talk about a subject I love which is about Play and learning or as we like to say ‘Learning through play’Here...
2021-08-09
28 min
Everybody's Talking At Once
Make Art, Do Crimes, with D-Cell Games
UNBEATABLE is a rhythm game, and an adventure game, and it's serious about being fully both. More than that, it's a game about the emotional truths of music, and of being in a band, and a piece of art about the connection between making art and doing crimes. In this episode, to get at some of those truths, Andrew Tsai, RJ Lake, Rachel Lake, Jeffrey Chiao, TJ Maddux, and Mireille Arseneault from D-Cell games all stop by to talk about UNBEATABLE (as well as [white label], the side story/demo/OVA that goes along with it).
2021-07-27
00 min
StrategyCast
Episode 370: Rethinking Your Influencer Approach with Drew Vernon of ToniesUSA
“If you get the circumstances right and you find the right influencer, you can make a very powerful program.” Listen & Learn: The three “must-dos” of a successful influencer marketing strategy. Why consistency and authenticity are the basis for an influencer marketing strategy. The myths of influencer marketing. Defining what an influencer is Drew Vernon is the U.S. marketing lead at ToniesUSA and a disruptive innovation marketer with experience in beauty CPG, toy, and early childhood development. The Toniebox is a popular audio system that uses screen-free storytelling to introduce children to the wonders o...
2021-07-06
20 min
Welcome To Fatherhood
Fostering A Child's Imagination (ft. Drew Vernon)
This episode is a conversation with Drew Vernon, Marketing Director at tonies®. Drew talks about his journey to working for tonies®, as well as how it is being used as a powerful tool for child development and helping children engage their imagination. Thank you for listening! Please don't forget to rate the podcast and leave it a review. I'd love to read what your thoughts are about the podcast as it nears its one year anniversary!Theme MusicDreamweaver by Sound ForceFrom Premium BeatShow Mu...
2021-05-12
41 min
Little Steps, Big Futures:The Podcast
Drew Vernon - Tonies
This week we chat with Drew Vernon, Marketing Director at Tonies, former Brand Director at Lego, former Marketing Researcher for P&G, founder of 'Moppets' drop in childcare and a loving father.Drew came on to chat to us about the fast growing product called the Toniebox. 'The Toniebox uses audio storytelling to introduce pre-readers and developing readers to the wonders of narrative long before children can read the words in a book. When children combine tonies with play, they unlock the real wonder of storytelling - a mix of fascination, surprise, curiosity and a c...
2021-05-06
39 min
The Playground Podcast
The Power of Audio: Drew Vernon of Tonies
Richard and Chris talk with Drew Vernon of Tonies about the phenomenon of audio and the Tonies audio platform that's quickly becoming an international hit. From developing content, to marketing a high-end, "durable goods" toy, as Richard calls them, to the power of building a community, Drew, whose background includes a stint at LEGO and a passion for developing outstanding play experiences for kids, talks about the role the Tonies product plays in entertainment and education. In the Endcap, we introduce a new feature: 1-Minute Toy Stories. If you've got a minute, you can get the history...
2021-05-03
27 min
Trust Cast
Marketing Physical Products with Drew Vernon of Tonies
The key to marketing is having a strategy and thinking through it. It is easy to throw out content, but you must be strategic and conscious about what you are doing and why it is important. In this episode, you will learn how to better market your products with Drew Vernon, a marketing strategist for Tonies, “the biggest adventures to come in a little box.”Marketing a Physical Product in a Physical Space Leverage these five senses: Sound, Smell, Sight, Feel, Taste Customers will create an emotional attachment with your product Prior to purchasing, customers will ask the...
2021-04-28
25 min
THE TAPESTRY
Seeing Beyond the Shattered Glass: Addressing Violence in the Lives of Women--DR KETRA DAVEN PORT-KING
Charismatic, Energetic, and Captivating are words that describe the personality of Dr. Ketra. Armed with over 20 years of serving the community, Dr. Davenport-King is an advocate, speaker, mentor, coach, and philanthropist who has radically impacted believers' lives under the flagship of her ministry. Dr. Ketra L. Davenport-King, a native of Dallas, Texas, received her Bachelor of Arts and Science in Christian Counseling, Master of Arts in Christian Education, and Master of Business Administration from Dallas Baptist University. She earned her Doctorate of Strategic Leadership from Regent University. She has spent much of her life servin...
2021-04-11
26 min
Dad Hard With A Podcast
Episode 63: Drink Your Creative Juice (w/ Tonies Marketing Director Drew Vernon)
WE ARE BACK!!!It is week 84 of #dadding hard for me and the name of the game is creativity and imagination running wild for my little one. She's making up her own version of her favorite books, serving me imaginary tea and drawing Mickey Mouse in squiggly line form!In our guest segment we welcome the US Marketing Director of Tonies, Drew Vernon, to the pod. We talk about the importance of harnessing your child's creativity from a young age, how the Tonies product helps to foster that, running his own daycare and not really getting...
2021-03-18
1h 01
Chris Vernon Show
The Attic Monster + 10 Things - 3/15/21
On today's show: With breaking news happening in the sports world every day, here's our can't-miss list of headlines from this past weekend. 1. Memphis Tigers (13:40) 2. NIT (28:54) 3. NCAA Tournament (31:54) 4. Grizzlies Loss (51:00) 5. Drew Brees (56:29) 6. TV Watching (1:06:03) 7. The GRAMMYs(1:11:33) 8. Jarred Kelenic (1:15:36) 9. Archie Miller (1:25:37) 10. Tonight (1:28:35) Watch LIVE at noon, weekdays on YouTube and the Grizzlies App: bit.ly/MemGrizzApp Watch today's full show at: youtube.com/grindcitymedia
2021-03-15
1h 37
Everybody's Talking At Once
Designing for Empathy, with Anisa Sanusi
Anisa Sanusi is an accomplished UI/UX designer, probably best known for her work on Elite Dangerous and Planet Coaster—two utterly different games that bring with them utterly different challenges in terms of usability, accessibility, tone, and scope. She's also the founder of the Limit Break mentorship program, an organization dedicated to providing guidance, access, and support to underrepresented genders (and in this new year, BIPOC and LGBT+ folx) in the UK games industry. Here Anisa talks about the difficulty of doing as much good as she can with Limit Break without allowing the scope of it...
2021-03-09
1h 34
Teaching Learning Leading K-12
Drew Vernon: Tonies, Innovation, Limiting Screen Time, and Child Development - 349
Drew Vernon talks with me about Tonies, Innovation, Limiting Screen Time, and Child Development. This is episode 349 of Teaching Learning Leading K12.Drew Vernon is the U.S. marketing lead at Tonies. The Toniebox is a popular audio system that uses screen-free storytelling to introduce children to the wonders of imagination.Tonies originally launched in Germany in 2016 and is currently one of the fastest growing toy brands in Europe.As the US Marketing Lead at Tonies, Drew is looking to partner with schools and museums to bring screen-free education to children.Previously, Drew was the Brand...
2021-02-09
37 min
So, There I Am...
The Ups and Downs of Archery Elk Hunting and Nancy’s Biggest Bull Part 2
Show Notes 32:Locations: WyomingThe Ups and Downs of Archery Elk Hunting and Nancy’s Biggest Bull Part 2Locations: WyomingSince becoming a Wyoming resident and marrying Nancy over 5 years ago, we have been pursuing elk. They are a magnificent animal and superb table fare. Nancy was skeptical when I went archery hunting for elk the first year and came home with a cow elk later that evening. She was shocked. She started shooting archery and soon was chasing elk with her bow. Following breast cancer, she struggled to get her dr...
2021-02-07
15 min
The Fumble with Fletch & Vern
NFL SUPER BOWL READY with MAURICE JONES-DREW
Ahead of the boys presenting the Super Bowl to radio listeners in the UK on Sunday night they are joined by their NFL analyst, Maurice Jones-Drew and it gets lively early! Vern concentrates on the important stuff by sorting the food for the big game and there are some early thoughts on who will prevail on the night....Tampa Bay Buccaneers or Kansas City Chiefs. More Fumble on your podcasts next week, or join Fletch and Vern on BBC Radio 5 Live from 11pm on Sunday Night. @TheFumble on twitterA Shooting Shark Production
2021-02-03
46 min
So, There I Am...
The Ups and Downs of Archery Elk Hunting and Nancy’s Biggest Bull Part:1
Show Notes 31:The Ups and Downs of Archery Elk Hunting and Nancy’s Biggest Bull Part:1Locations: WyomingSince becoming a Wyoming resident and marrying Nancy over 5 years ago, we have been pursuing elk. They are a magnificent animal and superb table fare. Nancy was skeptical when I went archery hunting for elk the first year and came home with a cow elk later that evening. She was shocked. She started shooting archery and soon was chasing elk with her bow. Following breast cancer, she struggled to get her draw weight back up to...
2021-01-31
26 min
the Humble Wolf Podcast
E: 23 - Team Corum
Tonight I bring on business guru (and really good friend) Vernon Corum and his son and high school athlete Seth Corum.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humblewolfpodcast/message
2021-01-11
51 min
Leadership and Legacy: Conversations at the George Washington Presidential Library
192. Drinking Washington's Whiskey with Drew Hannush
For many people, one of life’s great joys is a lovely dram of whiskey. Whether you’re a fan of Kentucky Bourbon, Single-malt Scotches, Japanese or Tennessee whiskey, every glass tells a story or contains memories that connect drinkers to different places, and different times. For Jim Ambuske, a dram of Cragganmore 12 instantly takes him back to Edinburgh, where he's spent many months hunting American Revolutionaries in the archives. But like most folks, he knows less about the stories behind the whiskies than I would like. That’s where Drew Hannush comes in. On today’s show, you’ll meet Dre...
2021-01-07
44 min
Suburban Folk
PARENTING - Tonies, An Educational Toy That Fosters Creativity with Drew Vernon
My guest is Drew Vernon, Marketing Director for Tonies. Tonies features the Toniebox, which is an audio player that pairs with Tonies that play children's songs and stories. There are also Creative Tonies that allow kids and their parents to record their own ideas, load them to the Tonie, and play it back on the device. Drew talks about the advantages of technology without a screen allowing kids to use their imaginations more for the stories and is a break from other screen-based technology. The company is also partnering with teachers to allow for better classroom management as well as h...
2021-01-04
29 min
The Toy Book Podcasts by Adventure Media & Events
Power Kid Podcast: Talkin' Tonies with Drew Vernon
In this week's episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design speaks with Drew Vernon, marketing director at Tonies USA. For the last new episode of the podcast for 2020, Albritton shines the spotlight on one of the year's biggest hits with families: Tonies, a system that promotes independent play, imagination, and storytelling via a screen-free digital audio system, collectible figures, and a vast and diverse offering of audio content. Vernon, whose background includes roles at The LEGO Group, Procter & Gamble, and as the founder of a drop-in child care business...
2020-12-22
26 min
Everybody's Talking At Once
What We Played (and What We Didn't) in 2020
2020, everybody. It was a weird year for lots of things, we think it's fair to say—including but by no means limited to games. So in this episode, we take a moment to recap the games we played this year, the games currently glistening atop (or languishing deep within) our to-read piles, and the games of the future we're anticipating. From the blockbusters to the altgames, and from the newest newnesses to the remasters and remakes, we compare our notes, clarify our disagreements, and celebrate the games and gameoids we found so very worth celebrating through this st...
2020-12-22
1h 41
Everybody's Talking at Once
What We Played (and What We Didn’t) in 2020
ETAO Podcast, Episode 99. http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/etao.files.wordpress.com/2020/12/etao-podcast-99-2020.mp3 2020, everybody. It was a weird year for lots of things, we think it’s fair to say—including but by no means limited to games. So in this episode, we take a moment to recap the games we played this year, the games currently glistening atop (or languishing deep within) our to-read piles, and the games of the future we’re anticipating. From the blockbusters to the altgames, and from the newest newnesses to the remasters and remakes, we com...
2020-12-22
00 min
Leadership and Legacy: Conversations at the George Washington Presidential Library
184. Becoming Citizens of Convenience on the U.S.-Canadian Border with Lawrence B. A. Hatter
In 1783, the United States and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, which confirmed American independence. As part of the treaty negotiations, American and British diplomats had to determine the new nation’s borders. They used maps like John Mitchell’s 1755 work A Map of the British and French Dominions in North America to figure out what separated the United States from what remained of British America in Canada. You can see a digital copy of the Mitchell Map here. In our own time, the U.S. border with Mexico gets all the attention, but in the eigh...
2020-11-12
47 min
Chris Vernon Show
Tuesdays with Tony! + Roser's NFL Notes - 9/22/20
On today's show: Raiders beat the Saints and Drew Brees doesn't look like the Drew Brees we're used to seeing (3:00), Roser's Week 2 NFL Notes (18:00) and Tony Allen joins the show in-studio to talk about the NBA Conference Finals (44:15) Watch LIVE at Noon, Weekdays on the Grizzlies App: bit.ly/MemGrizzApp Watch today's full show at: youtube.com/grindcitymedia
2020-09-22
1h 34
the Humble Wolf Podcast
E:14 - Me and V #3 (feat. Vernon Corum)
Lol it's always content roulette with us.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humblewolfpodcast/message
2020-08-08
53 min
the Humble Wolf Podcast
E: 7 - Getting off the island (featuring Vernon Corum)
Do you feel like you're on an island? Have you accepted your surroundings or are you fighting to get off? And who is getting to throw you a lifeline? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humblewolfpodcast/message
2020-07-11
30 min
the Humble Wolf Podcast
E:3 - Maintaining Balance (featuring Vernon Corum)
On tonight's episode me and Vernon Corum discuss how difficult it can be at times to be successful in business while also maintaining a strong home front as well as how to keep your BUSINESS balanced and "recession proof".--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humblewolfpodcast/message
2020-07-06
1h 03
The Sheldrake Vernon Dialogues
David Bohm: his life and ideas
A new film, Infinite Potential: The Life and Ideas of David Bohm – https://www.infinitepotential.com – has just been released for free online. In this episode of the Sheldrake-Vernon Dialogues, Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon discuss its excellent telling of the dramatic life and revolutionary insights of this deep scientific thinker. Rupert first met Bohm in 1982 soon after the publication of his book A New Science of Life precipitated a negative reaction from the militant materialists; the editor of the leading scientific journal Nature tried to excommunicate him. Bohm had a similar experience forty years earlier with the quantum phys...
2020-06-26
28 min
Disputed Sports
Episode 13 - Disputed Sports
Talk about social injustice racism also talked about the Drew Brees comments and also talk about do black lives really matter?
2020-06-07
45 min
Moxielicious with Alexia Vernon
108: Tonya Twitchell on CEO Forums, Corporate Speaking Opportunities, and Cultivating Resilience
In episode 108 on CEO Forums, corporate speaking opportunities, and cultivating resilience, I’m joined by Tonya Twitchell – a Vistage Worldwide Chair, Executive Coach, and Speaker. Tonya embodies what it means to be a champion of people and possibilities. Tonya believes each of us has the potential to be an important and impactful leader. In her current roles as speaker, coach, consultant, and Chair for Vistage Worldwide, Tonya works with high-performing CEOs, business owners, and senior executives who are committed to engaging with and leveraging their best, most inspired selves. As a former senior executive for two diverse and...
2020-05-26
40 min
Everybody's Talking At Once
Emotional Survival, with Paula Rogers and Vincent Perea
Neo Cab is the debut game from Chance Agency, about the last human rideshare cabbie in an aggressively automated, vertically integrated, near-future California city. In this episode, Vincent Perea discusses the game's visuals (a masterclass in scale, scope, and focus), and Paula Rogers discusses the game's writing process (which, by design, more closely resembled a TV writers' room than a traditional game pipeline). More than that, both talk about how Neo Cab's various elements are inextricably linked, the challenges of character-focused narratives—and of extensive branching—and the fertile grounds of richly simulating characters' emotions. Stay human, frie...
2020-02-04
1h 41
The Whoisvgt3 Project
Episode 6: A Great Man, An Ugly American
Drew Leach is a musician, content creator and the mind behind the Ugly American series on Snapchat, Instagram. As a Publix enthusiast, he will not sleep until he finds out who killed Jefferey Epstein. Follow him to support the cause! Instagram Snapchat: theuglyamerican --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whoisvgt3/support
2020-01-30
1h 03
Everybody's Talking at Once
Everything That Could Possibly Be More Complicated, with Sam Rosenthal
ETAO Podcast, Episode 66. http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/etao.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/etao-podcast-66-sam-rosenthal.mp3 Sam Rosenthal shuffles on over to talk about Where Cards Fall, a reflective, touch-native narrative puzzle game almost a decade in the making—as well as his previous work on the fiercely and rightly beloved What Remains of Edith Finch. Along the way, Sam talks about how Apple Arcade could offer new opportunities for smaller, weirder games, how working on Skylanders taught him the finer points of gamefeel, and how book clubs might just offer a better discursive mo...
2019-10-01
00 min
Everybody's Talking at Once
Something Bigger Than We Are, with Jordan Thomas
ETAO Podcast, Episode 56. http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/etao.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/etao-podcast-56-jordan-thomas.mp3 Jordan Thomas hides out with us to talk about The Blackout Club. It’s a game that is at once an “infinite meaning machine” and an authored narrative, a game about “extremely rewarding movement” but not “physical combat with a clear victor,” an early access experience that shares much of the appeal of ARGs, but not an ARG as such—and being a horror co-op game about teenagers, it’s scary and it’s funny; it’s cosmic-horror-vast and it’s small-town-intimate.
2019-05-14
00 min
Everybody's Talking at Once
This Living Online Thing, with Jay Tholen
ETAO Podcast, Episode 55. http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/etao.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/etao-podcast-55-jay-tholen.mp3 Jay Tholen remembers the internet of the ’90s, when things were a few shades dorkier, and whole lot less smoothed-over and centrally managed—and especially the internet of the late 90s, when an end-of-days urgency and paranoia hung over all of that. Hypnospace Outlaw is in some ways his attempt to capture that time, but it’s also about the travails of the present-day internet, and about our relationship to technology more generally. In this episode, Jay talks throug...
2019-04-30
00 min
Everybody's Talking at Once
What Level Designers Design, with Evan Hill
ETAO Podcast, Episode 52. http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/etao.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/etao-podcast-52-evan-hill.mp3 Evan Hill drops in to talk a little about Solar Ash Kingdom and Torment: Tides of Numenera, and a whole lot about his current work at Naughty Dog—though don’t expect any new details on The Last of Us Part II itself. Evan keeps that close, and fair enough. What he does talk about is just what a level designer designs, thereby frustrating our casual notions of auteur theory on the one hand, and of design-by-committee on the other. Leve...
2019-03-19
00 min
Everybody's Talking at Once
There Is Co-Op on Mars, with Philip Buchanan
ETAO Podcast, Episode 49. http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/etao.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/etao-podcast-49-philip-buchanan.mp3 Philip Buchanan went indie so that he could finish 39 Days to Mars, a consummately silly co-op-as-comedy physics-and-gadgets puzzle-’em-up rendered in florid trichromatic line drawings and bone-dry Britishisms. The result is as delightful as any cuppa could hope to be be. In this episode, Philip stops by to talk about the joys of being a solo developer, the importance of collaborating even so, and the occasional social perils of frank, unwinking Kiwi humor. ——— Intro: “All The People...
2019-02-09
00 min
Everybody's Talking at Once
Literally Anybody Anywhere, with Rami Ismail
ETAO Podcast, Episode 48. http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/etao.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/etao-podcast-48-rami-ismail.mp3 Rami Ismail wants everyone to be able to make games. “Literally anybody anywhere” should be able to work in this medium that has the potential to transcend not only cultural and national boundaries, but language. The work of including everyone is, of course, not trivial—but Rami is attempting to do the work, and the collaborative, yearlong game-a-day project Meditations serves as one particularly ambitious example of how. We talk about Rami’s current work, as well as his t...
2019-01-26
00 min
Everybody's Talking at Once
What We Played and ‘Casted (and What We Didn’t) in 2018
ETAO Podcast, Episode 45. http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/etao.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/etao-podcast-45.mp3 As 2018 winds down, esteemed ETAO Podcast producer Frances Michelle Lopez sits down to talk about what we played in 2018, what we’re looking forward to playing in 2019, and what’s currently sitting in our to-read piles. We couldn’t get to everything, during this conversation or throughout this year. We never can. There are too many games, too many excellent games, games forever and everywhere and for all seasons. Not all of the games we played in 2018 were releas...
2018-12-15
00 min