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Before the Future CameS01E13. QpidBlood will be spilt! Gregory brings "Qpid," the 20th episode of season 4 of The Next Generation, written by Ira Steven Behr and Randee Russell and directed by Cliff Bole. Like "Captain's Holiday," this episode features the recurring character of Vash (and a lot of misogyny). We discuss historical fantasy, amatonormativity, the ideal woman, power, pedagogy, and Q. We also chat about humor, stage fighting, and queer coding. Transcripts are in progress and will be added to this post when complete. For images discussed in this episode, visit the episode page on our website. P...2025-04-021h 21

Before the Future CameS01E12. Captain’s HolidayYou've fulfilled your destiny all too well! Lucy brings "Captain's Holiday," the 19th episode of season 3 of The Next Generation, written by Ira Steven Behr and directed by Chip Chalmers. Like "Inquisition," this episode revolves around an attempted holiday that goes awry. We talk about vacations, misogyny, bodies, liminality, archaeology, and antisemitism. We also discuss pre-trip research, amazing costumes, and our beloved Vash. For images discussed in this episode, visit the episode page on our website. Please let us know what you think about the show! Hail us at onscreen@beforethefuture.space, contact us on so...2025-03-051h 16

Jimmy Gregory’s Paranormal Romance StoriesEpisode 21: Comic Book HeroTrading spreadsheets for sandcastles, Avery thought her beach getaway would be an escape, but when she develops extraordinary abilities, she discovers a hidden evil and an unexpected love, turning her relaxing vacation into a high-stakes, romantic superhero origin story. 2025-01-3016 min

Before the Future CameS01E11. InquisitionI can assure you: this is no game. Melissa brings "Inquisition," the 18th episode of Season 6 of Deep Space Nine, written by Bradley Thompson and David Weddle and directed by Michael Dorn, the actor of Worf; one of only four episodes of Star Trek he directed. Like Elite Force, this episode contains a lot of questionable military ethics. We discuss assessment, astonishment, morality, espionage, truth, and the Promenade. We also geek about homosociality, academic conferences, and the actor William Sadler. Please let us know what you think about the show! Hail us at onscreen@beforethefuture.space, contact u...2025-01-081h 19

Before the Future CameS01E10. Elite ForceContent Warnings: mention of motion sickness and vomiting Consider this your personal Kobayashi Maru. Gregory brings Star Trek: Voyager - Elite Force, a video game released in 2000 by Raven Software. Like "In a Mirror, Darkly," this episode involves the denizens of the Mirror Universe. We discuss first contact, video games, military orders, courtesy, romance, and canonicity. We also chat about Jefferies tubes, stealth, and technobabble. If you don't want to play the game yourself, you can watch the same video Lucy did on Youtube. (The transcript for this episode is in progress and...2024-12-031h 23

Before the Future CameS01E09. In a Mirror, DarklyLove never fails. Lucy brings "In a Mirror, Darkly" Parts 1 and 2, episodes 18 and 19 of Season 4 of Enterprise. Part 1 was written by Mike Sussman and directed by James Conway. Part 2 was written by Mike Sussman and Manny Coto and directed by Marvin V. Rush. Like the 2009 film Star Trek, this double episode explores an alternate history. We talk about compassion, misogyny, dehumanization, censorship, and torture. We also chat about the ongoing story of the mirror universe, biblical references, and these episodes' special intro sequence. For images discussed in this episode, visit the episode page on our website. 2024-11-051h 20

Before the Future CameS01E08. Star Trek 2009Fire everything we've got! Melissa brings the 2009 film Star Trek, written by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman and directed by J.J. Abrams. Like "Crisis Point" and "Crisis Point 2," this movie dives headlong into the action genre. We discuss vilification of labor, misogyny, and character motivations. We also chat about destiny, humor, set design, and lens flares. For images discussed in this episode, visit the episode page on our website. Please let us know what you think about the show! Hail us at onscreen@beforethefuture.space, contact us on social media, or comment on our website at...2024-09-111h 28

Before the Future CameS01E07. Crisis PointsThese graphics are mindblowing! Gregory brings "Crisis Point," the ninth episode of season one of Lower Decks, written by Ben Rodgers and directed by Bob Suarez; and "Crisis Point 2: Paradoxus," the eighth episode of season three, written by Ben Rodgers and directed by Michael Mullen. Like "Subspace Rhapsody," these episodes engage in a specific genre: here, the action movie. We discuss family, race, and the power of narratives. We also touch on mental health, aspirations, Star Trek movies, punishment in Starfleet, and holodeck episodes. (The transcript for this episode is in progress and will be added to...2024-08-071h 10

Before the Future CameS01E05. SarekBedlam! Melissa brings "Sarek," the 23rd episode of season three of Star Trek: The Next Generation, written by Peter S. Beagle and directed by Les Landau. Like "The Sword of Kahless," this episode features a recurring character coming to terms with the end of his career. We talk about illness, aging, dignity, honesty, gender, and violence. We also discuss everyday life in space, Mark Lenard, and retro style. (The transcript for this episode is in progress and will be added to this post when it’s ready.) For images discussed in this episode, visit the epi...2024-05-081h 25

Before the Future CameS01E04. The Sword of KahlessLet this moment be remembered! Gregory brings "The Sword of Kahless," the ninth episode of the fourth season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, written by Hans Beimler and Richard Danus and directed by LeVar Burton. Like the Discovery premiere, this episode is concerned with the legacy of the Klingon cultural figure Kahless. We discuss ancient fallen societies, philosophical skepticism, and the fantasy genre. We also chat about naivete, destiny, honor, Commander Sisko, cave sets, and runabouts. (The transcript for this episode is in progress and will be added to this post when it's ready.) ...2024-04-021h 12

Before the Future CameS01E03. The Vulcan Hello and Battle at the Binary StarsContent Warnings: discussion of war and war crimes, cannibalism, traumatic brain injury resulting in disorientation, untreated PTSD, desecration of corpses Spoiler Warning: From 1:18:30 to 1:23:34, we discuss a plot point that is revealed in Discovery S01E11, "The Wolf Inside." We come in peace! Lucy brings "The Vulcan Hello" and "Battle at the Binary Stars," the two-part premiere of Star Trek: Discovery, written by Bryan Fuller, Gretchen J. Berg, and Aaron Harberts and directed by Adam Kane. Like "Relativity," these episodes feature a mentor relationship between two women. We discuss the framing of Burnham as a...2024-03-061h 26

Before the Future CameS01E01. First ContactContent Warnings: body horror and self-injury; alcohol; frank discussions of sex, caste oppression, misogyny, and misogynoir. In honor of our first episode, Gregory brings Star Trek: First Contact, written by Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore and directed by Jonathan Frakes. We discuss Star Trek's views on exceptionalism vs. collectivism, the idea of destiny and the "right timeline," and the film's theme of fantasy and visions as figured worlds. For images discussed in this episode, visit the episode page on our website. We'd love to hear what you think! You can hail us...2024-01-031h 18

Before the Future CameS01E00. Welcome and Programming NoteWelcome to Before the Future Came, a Star Trek podcast! Now that Hollywood producers have come to their senses regarding labor negotiations with writers and actors, we're returning to Star Trek! If you're just joining us, you can start with episode S00E01: "First Contact." If you're interested in hearing us talk about other utopian science fiction, you can go back and listen to the episodes we released during the strike! Before the Future Came is edited by Lucy Arnold, transcribed by Melissa Avery-Weir, and webmavened by Gregory Avery-Weir. Our theme is “Let’s Pretend” by Jos...2024-01-0304 min

Before the Future CameS00E04. SCP-6001: AvalonContent Warnings: death and grief, horror themes, excessive but mild obscene language. Our last episode of the Strike Era has us reading "SCP-6001: Avalon" by T Rutherford! We talk about queer phenomenology, pacifism, the incarceration mindset, grief, and epistolary works. We also talk about unifying works of fan fiction, the joy of cats, and explicit vision statements. A glossary to the story for those unfamiliar with the SCP Wiki: https://beforethefuture.space/scp-6001-avalon-glossary/ For images discussed in this episode, visit the episode page on our website. The SAG-AFTRA strike was...2023-12-061h 23

A.🖖🏽.G P👁DCASTThe Legacy ContinuesA very productive and candid conversation with Dr Christian Gregory, the son of the late great comedian, activist, and nutritionist Dick Gregory. We talked about his father's career, legacy, and impact around the world 🌎. Also, his continuous efforts, along with his siblings, to carry the family name. Don't miss this one ‼️‼️‼️ Also be on the lookout for 3E ENERGY DRINK a healthier alternative for energy drinks 💪🏾2023-11-2959 min

Before the Future CameS00E03. The CollapsiumContent Warnings: discussion of sex, torture, self-mutilation, misogyny, body horror, brief mention of suicide. With the AMPTP still refusing to pay actors properly, we discuss The Collapsium by Wil McCarthy! We talk about hard and soft science fiction, wealth and labor, and the book's strange use of appendices. We also touch on wizard battles, robotic freedom, princesses, cloning via teleportation, rivals in genre fiction, and Cherenkov light. For images discussed in this episode, visit the episode page on our website. Our next episode will cover "SCP-6001: Avalon," by T Rutherford. Gregory has prepared...2023-11-081h 59

Let Your Mind Travel Through Words With Full AudiobookChristmas at Mistletoe Lodge Audiobook by Amy RaffertyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 716897 Title: Christmas at Mistletoe Lodge Author: Amy Rafferty Narrator: Ann Richardson Format: Unabridged Length: 07:08:26 Language: English Release date: 10-24-23 Publisher: Oasis Audio Genres: Romance, Religion & Spirituality, Religious & Inspirational, Religious Fiction, Holiday Summary: What do a Zamboni, a stuffed bunny, and a blizzard have in common? Ever since Avery Hawthorn left small town Frisco, Colorado for college at UCLA, her parents have visited her in sunny California for the holidays. When a freak accident at her father’s hardware store derails their plans, Avery must find a way to...2023-10-247h 08

Before the Future CameS00E01. BintiContent Warnings: blood and injury; frank discussions of racism and xenophobia. We're not yet a Star Trek podcast! Instead, we open with Binti, written by Nnedi Okorafor. We discuss the tension between violence and empathy, the nature of magic and mysticism in science fiction, and how it feels to be ostracized by every inch of your skin and finding a path forward anyway. We'd love to hear what you think! You can hail us at onscreen@beforethefuture.space, contact us on social media, or comment on our website at beforethefuture.space. Works cited:2023-09-051h 35

Before the Future Came00b. Programming Note – BintiThere's a actor's and writer's strike going on in Hollywood, and SAG-AFTRA recently clarified their guidelines on fan podcasts. We support the strike, and while the unions have not called for a general boycott, they've requested that folks not promote "struck work." That includes Star Trek, and we want to abide by that request. Lucy and Melissa have been out of town for the end of July, so only Gregory was available to record a replacement episode. As a result, we're delaying our already-recorded-and-edited premiere episode discussing Star Trek: First Contact and we'll instead be reading and...2023-08-0104 min

Before the Future Came00. Before “Before the Future Came”Coming soon: a Star Trek podcast about the ideals of the franchise, wandering out-of-order by following a breadcrumb trail of motifs. We love Star Trek and we love much of what it sets out to say about the way the world will be, but we think it often falls short of its goals. We want to talk about that. The first episode will discuss 1996's Star Trek: First Contact, the second movie featuring the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. You don't need to watch it to listen, but if you want to, you can stream...2023-07-1103 min

The Undead SymphonyEpisode 64: Amityville Uprising and Among the LivingSend us a textIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times. As the incredible Dead Island 2 game is released (high), but without co op play (low) we here at the Undead Symphony are working our way through the z list, as well as finding new movies.This episode we watch Amityville Uprising, a movie so bad I had to air out the house after watching it. And that was a struggle too. Off the back of Amityville Moon (a werewolf movie) and Amityville something else (a vampire movie) they made...2023-04-221h 22

A.🖖🏽.G P👁DCASTExclusive interview with Dr E Faye Williams Esq for Black History MonthI had the pleasure of highlighting Dr. E Faye Williams Esq for Black History Month. She's has been a trailblazer from the time she started her illustrious career. We talked about politics, her lifelong friend Dick Gregory, her contribution to President Obama's administration, and much more. I promise you don't want to miss this amazing interview. ✊🏾 https://linktr.ee/Addup21 2023-02-1940 min

Mecum On the MoveGregory Qualls: The ‘Black Ghost’ Mystique and Memories of Dad’s Motor City AdventuresIn this On the Move, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman kick things off with a rundown of their winter travels, including the schedule of the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE known as the "Black Ghost." One of the historic Mopar’s stops will include an appearance at the 70th Annual Autorama show, to be held in downtown Detroit. The guys also share their excitement to be attending Dodge’s "Last Call" event in Las Vegas, where the brand will detail more about its future with electrified muscle. Next, John breaks down the buzzing news of Chevrolet’s 2024 Corvette E-Ray. The pe...2023-02-0233 min

The Undead SymphonyEpisode 44: Dead Heads and The RevenantSend us a textA different take on the zombie genre this week as we look at it from the side of the zees. Yes, we are on the dead side of the fence cheering on the shufflers against the human scum.In Dead Heads we meet Mike, confused after a car accident and desperate to see his one true love Ellie. One small issue, he's a zombie, murdered by Ellie's father and has been dead for 3 years. Still, the path of true love is never easy and so with wise cracking sidekick *and fellow...2023-01-2454 min

The Morbid MuseumPope Gregory IX: Cat Killer?In the late 13th Century, Pope Gregory IX declared that cats were emissaries of Satan and enemies of the Catholic faithful. As superstition and fear of the devil swept through Europe over the next several centuries, so too did the hatred and mass violence towards cats. Decretals of Pope Gregory IX with the glossa ordinaria single leaves, MS M.716.2r - Images from Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts - The Morgan Library & MuseumKattenstoet: The Cat Throwing Festival | Amusing Planet"Did Pope Gregory IX’s Hatred of Cats Lead to the Black Death?" Medium, Jason Ward, Apr 16, 2021"The Spooky History of...2023-01-1650 min

The Classical Ideas PodcastEP 243: Anarcho-Punk w/Dr. Edward Avery-NataleDr. Avery-Natale specializes in race and racism, identity, social movements, and social theory. He is the author of the book, Ethics, Politics, and Anarcho-Punk Identifications: Punk and Anarchy in Philadelphia.2022-06-171h 07

Unscripted Moments: A Podcast About PropagandhiEgo Sum Papa (EP 78)Ego Sum Papa is track 10 on Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes. Timestamps: Jeffrey Owens (Secret Iris/Goya) cover: 3:07-4:27 Dr. Andrew Klein interview: 4:28-35:50 Jason Hatcher ukulele cover 1: 37:11-38:00 Dr. Edward Avery-Natale interview: 38:00-1:40:42 Jason Hatcher ukulele cover 2: 1:40:42-1:41:50 Seth McComsey cover: 1:43:00-1:44:30 Kurt Morris (Razorcake) interview: 1:44:30-end 8-Bit cover screaming fastcore: 2:29:00-end https://screamingfastcore.bandcamp.com/album/todays-tabs-tomorrows-chiptunes 2022-05-242h 29

Nerds Polish Turds: A Cardigan Comix PodcastThe Nerds Have a Fantastic Feast!This has nothing to do with the franchise with a Johnny Depp-shaped hole and everything to do with Marvel's first family they just don't know what to do with, the Fantastic Four! This week will be a little different as instead of arguing against the turds, we argue for it. Witness our virtual Friendsgiving argument. But instead of sports of politics, we argue which Fantastic Four film is the best... or least worst. Enjoy our extra long, ad-free, Thanksgiving special with special guest, Alexa Thompson! Fantastic Four (2015) is a film by Marvel Entertainment, Marv Films, 20th Century...2020-11-171h 30

Uncluttered Office for ADHD PodcastPersonal Brand, Wonder Woman and Embracing the Elephant in the RoomApril Gregory is a marketing powerhouse. Her company isn’t called Wonder Woman for no reason! We open with a discussion of how we chose our company names to reflect our brands and how each discovered our life’s calling. Then April takes us through her personal branding process, You the Brand. We dive deep into how we can BE at a time when so many black indigenous people of color (BIPOC) need our voices. They key is to not ignore the elephant in the room. April teaches us not to be tone deaf to what...2020-06-2536 min

ArtLife with Avery Andon Podcast05 - Gregory Siff (Street Artist)Gregory Siff was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1977. Gregory lives and works in Los Angeles. His artworks are included in Swizz Beatz’s Dean Collection, Deitch Projects, Santa Monica Museum of Art, Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Soho House New York and the Google HQ, to name a few. Siff’s exhibitions include "When You Were Little You Used to Color," 287 Gallery (2018), “Happiness Dealer,” Samuel Owen Gallery Nantucket (2017), "Portrait of an American Ice Cream Man," 4AM Gallery (2016), Art Miami: Gallery Valentine (2016), “Walls,” Pacific Design Center (2015), Scope Miami and New York (2018-2019), “Matter of Time,” Gallery Brown (2012), “There & Back,” Siren Studios x The...2020-05-2647 min

Mess Hall Podcast121 Emergency Preparedness Week with Epic PodcastWelcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial. Today Avery and Lena team up with Josh And Grayson from Epic Podcast for Emergency Preparedness Week. We try IMPs, freeze dried foods, and things scrounged up. This weeks podcast shout out is going to: EPIC PODCAST - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS IN CANADA An educational podcast aimed at emergency managers of all levels, hosted by Dr. Josh Bezanson and Grayson Cockett. Find out more at epicpodcast.ca The EPIC Podcast is also on Twitter @EPIC__Podcast With...2020-05-0747 min

Mess Hall Podcast117- Retro candyWelcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial. Today Avery and Lena revisit their youth with candy of the past. Fun Dip, Runts, and candy "cigarettes" are some of the nostalgia treats we tried. This weeks's podcast shout out is going to ED - CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE TEACHING LIFE No lists, no inspirational quotes — just honest conversations with teacher Shane Lawrence. Hear interviews with educators every week, and a monthly check-in with a roundtable of local teachers. Find out more at www.theedpodcast.com With Pod Powe...2020-04-2236 min

The Portland PodcastLewis Black & Alex AveryLewis Black on the 'It Gets Better Every Day' tour + comedian Alex Avery. The Portland Podcast is produced & edited by Gregory Druker Day. Music used under license. Visit us at http://pdxpodcast.com/. Find Lewis at https://www.lewisblack.com/ & Alex Avery on Twitter: @AlexSavoryJokes.Support the show 2020-03-1632 min

Method To The MadnessCatherine O'HareA trio of Northern California women (two of whom are UC Berkeley alumni) founded Salt Point Seaweed in Spring 2017 to harvest seaweed from the Pacific Ocean. They forage, farm, and do research along the California coast to offer the highest quality and most nutritious seaweed, responsibly sourced from the pristine waters of Northern California. Catherine O’Hare talks to host Lisa Kiefer about their business model, the different types of seaweed, and their commitment to ethical, sustainable solutions for humans and our environment.TranscriptLisa Kiefer: [00:00:08] This is Method to the Madness, a...2019-06-1430 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 029 – Toothpaste and LemonadeOur final episode. We appreciate all of you very much, and want to thank you for listening and sharing your questions and situations with us. Don’t forget that you can find us elsewhere: Gregory’s actual play podcast Tabletop Garden. Future Proof Games, our indie game studio and the Future Proof Podcast. We make games that … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 029 – Toothpaste and Lemonade"2019-03-2800 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 028 – January 2019 UpdateAnother short episode this month, and our final scheduled episode until we receive a prompt. We focus mostly on some media that’s been inspiring us: Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicle and the crushing feeling of looooong-running projects. Hbomberguy‘s massive Twitch stream of Donkey Kong 64 in support of the Mermaids charity. Famous folks like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 028 – January 2019 Update"2019-02-1400 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 030 – Transcendentalism, Gentrification, and the Procedural Rhetoric of Stardew ValleyWhat does Stardew Valley say about the world with the rules of its simulation, and how does it compare to another Transcendentalist game, Walden, a game? Transcript: Transcript for this episode If you like this episode, check out the other podcasts I’m involved in: Audacious Compassion, The Future Proof Podcast, and Tabletop Garden. The Ludus Novus … Continue reading Ludus Novus 030 – Transcendentalism, Gentrification, and the Procedural Rhetoric of Stardew Valley →2019-01-1317 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 027 – Holiday Update 2018No full episode this month, but we give an update on how we’re doing and plug our other work: Melissa’s publishing a trip diary of their Christmas trip to Nuremberg! Gregory has been working on revamping and improving their Patreon. Gregory has a new podcast called Tabletop Garden, where you can listen to short roleplaying … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 027 – Holiday Update 2018"2018-12-3000 min

Talk Radio 49Clear & Convincing - Episode 32 - Wisconsin v. Steven Avery w/Michael GriesbachOn July 29, 1985, P.B. was kidnapped, sexually assaulted, beaten and left for dead in woods on the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. A local deputy believed that P.B.’s description of her assailant fit Steven Avery and county law enforcement fixated on him as the perpetrator. In spite of an alibi and leads pointing to another suspect, Gregory Allen, Avery was arrested, charged, convicted and sentenced for the attempted sexual assault and attempted murder of P.B. In 2003, after serving 18 years in prison, Avery was exonerated by DNA recovered from a single hair that linked Gregory Allen...2018-12-1200 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 026 – Schrödinger’s AbleistWe talk about how to persuade people to be compassionate. This is a combined October/November episode, with a transcription coming soon! Our prompt came from a friend of the show: So yeah, like, I play a lot of video games, like you do, and I consider myself open-minded and respectful of other people while playing. I … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 026 – Schrödinger’s Ableist"2018-11-1400 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 025 – Ramen PhilosophyWe talk about demonstrating active compassion in the face of systemic injustice. Our prompt came from a friend of the show and was paraphrased from a verbal conversation: I really like your show, but I have a hard time figuring out how to apply your ideas. I work in an industry where I see active … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 025 – Ramen Philosophy"2018-09-2700 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 029 – The Goalless Path of BernbandWhat do people actually mean when they say “walking simulator?” Bernband by Tom van den Boogaart doesn’t even seem to have a goal. But then why do you keep playing it? Bernband: https://gamejolt.com/games/bernband/34864 Bernband Remake Twitter: https://twitter.com/bernband Youtube (MP3 below): Transcript: Transcript for this episode If you like this episode, check out the other podcasts … Continue reading Ludus Novus 029 – The Goalless Path of Bernband →2018-09-1118 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 028: Candyland: Game as Critical LensWhat is a “game?” It only matters in context. When we examine things as games to learn from them, what does that mean? Any useful definition of game used as a critical lens must encompass Soccer, Candy Land, Sim City, Doom, and Gone Home. But Candy Land doesn’t have any player choice. Is it just … Continue reading Ludus Novus 028: Candyland: Game as Critical Lens →2018-09-0416 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 024 – Enjoying That HamburgerWe talk about being compassionate toward a group of anonymous people that you perceive as immorally complacent. Content warnings for this episode: mention of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas. We also talk about The Norwood Suite by Cosmo D; Fallen London by Failbetter Games; and Melissa’s Fallen London fiction, “The Bazaar Correspondent“. If … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 024 – Enjoying That Hamburger"2018-08-3100 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 023 – Be DramaticWe discuss recognizing when people are making assumptions about the role family should have in your life and how to deal with that. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of depression, family problems, and self-harm. We also talk about #loveindies week, which we participated in, and He, She and It by Marge Piercy. Please share … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 023 – Be Dramatic"2018-07-2600 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 022.5 – A Brief MessageNo episode this month! We didn’t receive a listener prompt, and we’ve decided not to make a habit of coming up with topics just for the sake of making an episode. If you have a question or topic surrounding everyday compassion, write us@avery-weir.net. Share the podcast with a friend, and let us know if you … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 022.5 – A Brief Message"2018-06-2500 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 022 – Two Spaces Per TabWe discuss bikeshedding, which is when people discussing solutions for a large, complex problem bog themselves down in minutia. In this episode, we examine a situation in which a discussion about redesigning healthcare in the United States becomes hyper-focused on one aspect of American health and lifestyle. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of anti-fat … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 022 – Two Spaces Per Tab"2018-06-0400 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 021 – Unironic Devil’s AdvocateWe discuss proxy arguments, where people are having a disagreement in place of a wider ideological argument. In this episode, we look at the current state of the Interpersonal Skills Stack Exchange. Why are people getting suspended left and right? Why does IPS seem to have more problems than other similar sites? What can they … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 021 – Unironic Devil’s Advocate"2018-04-2600 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 020 – Cute Cat PhotoHow can you accept your feelings and still make intentional choices when you’re in an unpleasant situation? Our prompt comes from a listener: Dear Y’all, Help me not hate my puppy. My teenage son called me in a panic recently because our puppy had bitten him on the finger. It turned out that it was a … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 020 – Cute Cat Photo"2018-03-2700 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 019 – Bobblehead of StarbuckHow do you show compassion when a tragedy happens to someone you don’t know well? Our prompt comes from a listener: How to express compassion when someone you know, but not that well, is going through something rough. The instigating situation is the husband of one of my coworkers passed away, and some of my other … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 019 – Bobblehead of Starbuck"2018-02-2500 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 018 – A Perfectly Good StrategyHow do you understand and handle your own rash emotional reactions in everyday situations? Our prompt comes from Interpersonal Skills Stack Exchange user Yvette Colomb (original and abridged version ccbysa3.0): I’ve always had a short fuse. I’ve been quick to rise and lose my temper, but on the flip side I’m quick to get over it when … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 018 – A Perfectly Good Strategy"2018-01-2500 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 017 – Holiday CheerHow do you manage your own and others’ grudges and longstanding grievances? Our prompt comes from Interpersonal Skills Stack Exchange user Tinkeringbell (original and abridged version ccbysa3.0): About 8 years ago, we had some serious get-a-lawyer trouble with a couple of neighbors. I was in university at the time, and I have a general knowledge of what … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 017 – Holiday Cheer"2018-01-0500 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 016 – I Don’t Even Have CutleryHow do people in a community choose to be disruptive or considerate? Our prompt comes from an anonymous listener: Dear Y’all, I am a teacher struggling a bit with empathy for my students. Some situations are fairly minor. For example, I strongly dislike a student who constantly comes late to class and then takes up time … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 016 – I Don’t Even Have Cutlery"2017-11-2500 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 015 – Four Pints in a GallonHow do you deal with someone who makes assumptions about people based on hasty categorization? Our prompt comes from Interpersonal Skills Stack Exchange user Xander (original and abridged version ccbysa3.0): A close relative was recently engaged to this very sweet and friendly woman (aged 24) who happens to have a rather bad trait. She’s very quick to … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 015 – Four Pints in a Gallon"2017-10-2500 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 014 – Weird Abusive House GhostsHow do you understand requests for attention and help others understand your boundaries? Our prompt comes from Interpersonal Skills Stack Exchange user Mark (original and abridged version ccbysa3.0): Basically, I don’t have enough time. I have so many things I want to do (books to read, stories to write, pictures to draw, etc.) that I … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 014 – Weird Abusive House Ghosts"2017-09-2500 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 013 – Dull Food PieceWe’ve had a year of Audacious Compassion episodes! Let’s review some of the recurring themes in our chats! We discuss: Having meta-conversations about an issue, Courtesy vs. kindness in the context of power, and Self-reflection to determine what your feelings actually are about an issue. We also talk about Restaurant to Another World and the … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 013 – Dull Food Piece"2017-08-2700 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 012 – Your Soul Leaving Your BodyHow can you be compassionate (and act compassionately) toward someone with hateful views? We’re a little late this month, but our topic is a good one. It comes from an anonymous user, who asks: How about compassion for someone with very different and opposite world views? For example, I have an Islamophobic coworker. I know … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 012 – Your Soul Leaving Your Body"2017-08-0600 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 011 – Compassion for the PoochesHow do you communicate in a group of friends with conventions that grate on your nerves? Our topic today is from our friend Zoë: How do I deal with a group of friends who engages in a behavior that you find frustrating (like, constantly interrupting or talking over each other) but no one doing it … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 011 – Compassion for the Pooches"2017-06-2600 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 027: Imposition of Order Results in Escalation of DisorderIn this episode of the Ludus Novus podcast: Prey 2017. The lie of a power fantasy is that power over others is something you deserve. Prey is a consequence fantasy: to take agency, you must incur risk. To escape a cage of lies, you have to open the door onto a world of new danger. … Continue reading Ludus Novus 027: Imposition of Order Results in Escalation of Disorder →2017-06-0714 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 010 – The ‘Why People Do Bad Things’ ThingHow do you empathize with people who seem cruel or rude? How do you recognize that “monsters” are people, too? Our topic today is driven from some recent experiences of our own: How do you empathize with people who seem to be cruel or rude? In other words, how do you empathize with jerks, and what’s the value … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 010 – The ‘Why People Do Bad Things’ Thing"2017-05-2600 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 009 – That Dudebro Shoulder-Bumping ThingHow do you avoid repeated arguments with a person even when there’s nothing to argue about? Sometimes you realize far too late that you actually agree and that you’re just miscommunicating. Our prompt comes from Thom Root (@invisime) on Twitter: Thom: A coworker and I can’t stop violently agreeing with each other. AC: Is this … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 009 – That Dudebro Shoulder-Bumping Thing"2017-03-2700 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 008 – Peeved Partner in the PiedmontWe supply our own problem: how to be compassionate toward people who change or learn slower than you think they should? Is it anyone’s problem but your own? What should we do with the problems we’re having with our own family? If you have a question about how to show compassion in difficult, everyday situations, … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 008 – Peeved Partner in the Piedmont"2017-03-1500 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 007 – I’m Sorry This Is HappeningHow does compassion look when you’re powerless to fix a situation? How do you avoid just repeating, “That’s rough. I’m sorry this is happening”? If you have a question about how to show compassion in difficult, everyday situations, please write to us@avery-weir.net. You can also follow or contact us on Twitter! This episode is driven … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 007 – I’m Sorry This Is Happening"2017-01-2500 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 006 – Working With the FonzWhat does compassion look like in a frustrating team setting? What does “compassion” even mean and how do you want to practice it? How do you deal with frustration and people who bother you? If you have a question about how to show compassion in difficult, everyday situations, please write to us@avery-weir.net. You can also … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 006 – Working With the Fonz"2016-12-2500 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 005 – A Pretty Talented Panda BearHow can you help people when their problems seem like part of an enormous, intractable system? It’s been a tough month for a lot of people and sometimes problems seem beyond us. However, we can each make a difference as long as we learn how to genuinely help and make sure to look after ourselves. … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 005 – A Pretty Talented Panda Bear"2016-11-2500 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 026: ReflectionIn this episode of the Ludus Novus podcast, I discuss the election and GamerGate and how we can make a difference with games. I start with an excerpt from Austin Walker’s recent, amazing piece “A Note on Trump, Waypoint, and Why We Play.” I move on to discuss mirror neurons, Gone Home, my presumptuous racial … Continue reading Ludus Novus 026: Reflection →2016-11-1120 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 004 – Bone BrigadeWe talk about coercive discussion, where someone seems to be trying to provoke you into talking about a topic that will likely lead to an argument. Our prompt today: I’m at the water cooler and my coworker wants to talk about how wonderful Trump is. I’m a minority and voting for Hillary. How do I … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 004 – Bone Brigade"2016-10-2600 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 003 – Baby FaceTimeIn this episode, we talk about situations where it’s hard to discern someone’s request for change and to give it a direct yes or no answer. Here’s an excerpt of the email we received: He has complained about this a few times, so I finally (having learned about Non-Violent Communication!) asked him if he were making a request for me … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 003 – Baby FaceTime"2016-09-2500 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 002 – Don’t Mention FishHow do you handle when people ask you for help and it’s not clear what they want? What about when you’ve tried to help them before and it hasn’t worked? A friend of the show is troubled by “people (usually students) who ask for help, don’t change their behavior, ask for help, etc. Repeat ad … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 002 – Don’t Mention Fish"2016-08-2500 min

Audacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 001 – Go Buy a CaddyThis is the first episode of Audacious Compassion, a podcast where we talk about how to practice empathy in difficult, everyday situations. In this episode we discuss minor domestic annoyances. We’ve got two different examples. One is a partner leaving cups places other than near the dishwasher in the kitchen. The other is, when you … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 001 – Go Buy a Caddy"2016-07-2500 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 025: Idle, IncrementalIn this episode of the Ludus Novus podcast, I discuss incremental games, also known as idle games or clickers. How did a formula that started as satirical jokes from people like Ian Bogost yield things like A Dark Room? Games discussed: Cow Clicker, Progress Quest, Candy Box, Cookie Clicker, A Dark Room. The Ludus Novus … Continue reading Ludus Novus 025: Idle, Incremental →2016-02-1017 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 024: Decision PointThis podcast is supported in part by my Patreon. You can help support it by pledging a monthly donation. In this episode of the Ludus Novus podcast, I discuss the decisions we make as game designers and developers and how we are responsible for every aspect of the games we make. I touch on polishing, … Continue reading Ludus Novus 024: Decision Point →2015-04-2723 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 023: SearchingIn this episode of the Ludus Novus podcast, I discuss the search for the perfect game and the creation of universes. [display_podcast] When I search through my Steam library and I look for that game, that perfect game, the perfect experience that matches the mood that I am in right that moment, I’m playing a … Continue reading Ludus Novus 023: Searching →2015-04-1710 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 022: Countdown – A Game For Two PlayersIn this episode of the Ludus Novus podcast, I present a new game, "Countdown," in spoken word form. Trigger warning for self-injury.2015-03-1909 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 021: Tin MedalsIn this episode of the Ludus Novus podcast, I discuss achievements and how there are a lot more aspects to them than are immediately apparent. Games discussed: Alan Wake by Remedy Entertainment “Babies Dream of Dead Worlds” by Gregory Weir Perfect Cell by Mobigame The music for this episode is “The Temple” by Out of … Continue reading Ludus Novus 021: Tin Medals →2011-03-1718 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 020: Acceptable LossesIn this episode of the Ludus Novus podcast, I discuss the basic minion summoning and equipment mechanics of Overlord, and how they both encourage tactical gameplay and maintain the characterization of the player character. The music for this episode is from “medieval evil” by Baal Anamelech and is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 3.0 … Continue reading Ludus Novus 020: Acceptable Losses →2010-08-2313 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 019: False Narrativism: Awesome ZoneThis podcast episode is about an unreleased game from 1990 that a guy showed me at GDC. It’s called Awesome Zone, and it was created by developer Theodore Alby for a company called KnowSoft over the course of a six-week nervous breakdown. The music for this episode is from “Three Goes On Forever” by Time … Continue reading Ludus Novus 019: False Narrativism: Awesome Zone →2010-03-2022 min

Ludus NovusAlways Down for that CO-OP ActionThis post is long overdue. At the beginning of the year, The 1UP Show was cancelled, which killed the best traditional games journalism work on the net. Shortly thereafter, several of the people who made The 1UP Show great, including my personal favorites Ryan O’Donnell and Jay Frechette, started a show called CO-OP. It’s basically … Continue reading Always Down for that CO-OP Action →2009-10-1342 min

Journeys into Consciousness with Wisdom from Spirit Guide Gregory HayeJourneys into Consciousness with Wisdom from Spirit Guide Gregory HayeIn our first show of this podcast series we connect with spirit guide Gregory via the trance mediumship of Mick Sylvie Avery. In the show Gregory brings through wonderful wisdom from the spirit world on a wide range of spiritual and metaphysical subjects. Gregory discusses how we can be more spiritual and do the work NOW to lift ourselves up in these times of change, we don't need to wait to a future date to lift our consciousness, we need to be in the present moment NOW and just simply let go. Gregory provides his perspective on God, law of...2009-09-251h 05

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 018: SequelitisThis podcast episode is about three games that should have been named Half-Life 3: Episode 1, Unreal Tournament 4, and Star Wars Dark Forces 3: Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast: Jedi Academy.2009-06-2911 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 017: The Rules of the GameIn this podcast episode, I present and discuss my definition of the word “game.” In short, a game is an interactive simulation that provides metrics which allow a user to track progress toward a goal. Listen on to hear why Microsoft Paint is a game and why winning and losing are really the same thing. … Continue reading Ludus Novus 017: The Rules of the Game →2009-05-1715 min

TheSpiritGuides.co.uk Network RadioJourneys into Consciousness - Wisdom from Spirit Guide GregoryIn our first show of this podcast series we connect with spirit guide Gregory via the trance mediumship of Mick Sylvie Avery. In the show Gregory brings through wonderful wisdom from the spirit world on a wide range of spiritual and metaphysical subjects. Gregory discusses how we can be more spiritual and do the work NOW to lift ourselves up in these times of change, we don't need to wait to a future date to lift our consciousness, we need to be in the present moment NOW and just simply let go. Gregory provides his perspective on God, law of...2009-05-1300 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 016: False Narrativism: OszustwoThis week’s episode is a special False Narrativism piece, discussing the obscure but visionary Polish game Oszustwo, or Incongruity. I can easily envision a world in which this game never existed, but fortunately we have access to the most technologically-advanced, creepiest, and hardest-to-play game ever developed.2009-05-0811 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 015: Curse of Ludus NovusWhat do we look for in digital game sequels, and why is it different than in other forms of media? Why don’t we see more sequels that give us more of the same good stuff? References: Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2 directed by Sam Raimi Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the … Continue reading Ludus Novus 015: Curse of Ludus Novus →2008-10-1317 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 014: From Side to SideThe classic Super Mario Bros. Let’s take a look at its influence and its gameplay. References: Super Mario Bros. by Nintendo The Legend of Zelda by Nintendo Final Fantasy by Square Bubble Bobble by Taito Pac-Land by Namco Adventure Island by Hudson Soft Donkey Kong series by Nintendo Wrecking Crew by Nintendo Mario Bros. by … Continue reading Ludus Novus 014: From Side to Side →2008-09-2729 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 013: Over the Next HillIn this podcast, I talk about exploration games. Exploration games, as I categorize them, are games with an open world that offer an array of paths at any one time. They’re awesome because they appeal to players’ curiosity and completionism, and they help deal with player frustration. References: Morrowind Metroid Super Metroid The Legend of … Continue reading Ludus Novus 013: Over the Next Hill →2008-09-1424 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 012: Genre FictionIn this podcast, I discuss digital games genres and how I think they’re silly. They’re arbitrary niches based on a few popular games, and using them to describe games limits the way we think about making and playing games. I discuss the evolution of our genre system, from Crawford in 1984 to the modern overstuffed … Continue reading Ludus Novus 012: Genre Fiction →2008-09-0622 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 011: Written in BloodIn this podcast, I discuss the player-author contract. An interactive work sets up a trust between the player and the work’s author. This takes the form of a contract which, when violated, can cause the player to reject the work. The Player-Author Contract The work can be played by the player. Violated by games which … Continue reading Ludus Novus 011: Written in Blood →2008-06-1027 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 010: ELIZA Is DeadIs the illusion of player agency as good as real player agency? Isn’t a video game just a simulated game master? Is the Chinese Room a good game? If the author is dead, what about the algorithm? The music for this episode is “The Acorns. Seedin Time in The Oak Room.” by Loveshadow, and is … Continue reading Ludus Novus 010: ELIZA Is Dead →2008-03-1420 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 009: Extra LifeDeath in games is usually a mistake. In these four indie games, it’s an intended part of the experience. The music for this episode is “Make You Cry” by Jonathan Coulton, and is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 license. References: Passage by Jason Rohrer Psychosomnium by Cactus Seven Minutes by Virtanen Karoshi by … Continue reading Ludus Novus 009: Extra Life →2008-03-0614 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 008: State of the Art60 years of video games. How are we doing? The music for this episode is “Brilliant Day (fourstones.net mix)” by fourstones and DeBenedictis, and is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 license. References: Star Wars: Tie Fighter by Totally Games and published by LucasArts Shadow of the Colossus by Team ICO and published by … Continue reading Ludus Novus 008: State of the Art →2007-08-2722 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 007: Who Am I?Amnesia. Can anyone remember why it’s so common in interactive entertainment? The music for this episode is “Forgettin My Identity” by Jane His Wife, and is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 license. References: Planescape: Torment by Black Isle Studios and published by Interplay Flashback: The Quest for Identity by Delphine Software International and … Continue reading Ludus Novus 007: Who Am I? →2007-08-1914 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 006: False Narrativism: Walking AwayThe game Walking Away: In what ways does it succeed at what it attempts? The music for this episode is “Criminal” by Peter Toh, used with permission. References: Deus Ex by Ion Storm and published by Eidos Interactive Grand Theft Auto III by Rockstar Games Postal 2 by Running With Scissors The next episode will … Continue reading Ludus Novus 006: False Narrativism: Walking Away →2006-10-1422 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 005: Level CapLength of works: is a given game most like a short story or a novel, and how can length affect content? References: Morrowind from Bethesda Softworks Jigsaw by Graham Nelson “Slouching Toward Bedlam” by Daniel Ravipinto and Star Foster Grim Fandango from LucasArts The Myst series from Cyan Worlds The Prince of Persia: Sands of … Continue reading Ludus Novus 005: Level Cap →2006-09-2811 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 004: Hurt Me PlentyDifficulty and completeness: Why do games have to be hard, and how is finishing a game separate from completing it? The music for this episode is “Big Bad World One” by Jonathan Coulton, and is available under a cc by-nc-sa 2.5 license. This episode, unlike most, is available under a cc by-nc-sa 2.5 license. References: … Continue reading Ludus Novus 004: Hurt Me Plenty →2006-08-2922 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 003: Not the Same Thing After AllVariable player experience: What do we mean by interaction, and how can two players have different experiences with the same work? The music for this episode is Enrique Granados’s “Spanish Dance n. 2” performed by Mario Mattioli, and is available under a cc by-nc 2.5 license. This is the first episode in which I’ve talked … Continue reading Ludus Novus 003: Not the Same Thing After All →2006-08-2123 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus 002: Telling It Like It IsThe unreliable narrator: how do you use this technique when the narrator is usually the player character? The music for this episode is “Noite de Carnaval” by Code, and is available under a cc by-nc 2.5 license. References: The Silent Hill series from Konami Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem by Silicon Knights and published by Nintendo … Continue reading Ludus Novus 002: Telling It Like It Is →2006-08-0519 min

Ludus NovusLudus Novus Episode 001: Press Enter to ContinueCutscenes: when are they appropriate, and when do they take away from the game? Correction: In the original version of this episode, I attribute Nothing But Mazes to Stephen Granade, but it is actually by Greg Boettcher. Stephen Granade wrote Child’s Play, which is also part of IntroComp 2006 (and does some interesting things with … Continue reading Ludus Novus Episode 001: Press Enter to Continue →2006-07-3023 min