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Medium of ExchangeHow to Build Trust in Bitcoin Payments | feat. Keith GardnerCan you really trust bitcoin for everyday payments? In this episode, Keith Gardner, founder of Branta, dives deep into how his company is building tools to make bitcoin transactions more secure, intuitive, and emotionally seamless. From tackling scams with prepayment verification to designing a better user experience through Branta’s Guardrail product, Keith shares insights on trust, transparency, and the future of bitcoin as a true medium of exchange. He also reflects on his journey as a designer, programmer, and entrepreneur, and why strong relationships and redundancy are key to advancing bitcoin adoption.Follow:...2025-06-191h 10
Crime at BedtimeThe Art of Disappearance: The Gardner Museum HeistIn the early hours of March 18, 1990, two men walked into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, disguised as police officers. What followed was one of the greatest unsolved art heists in history. Thirteen priceless works of art vanished without a trace, and despite decades of investigation, the stolen pieces remain missing. In this episode of Crime at Bedtime, we uncover the mysterious details of the Gardner Museum heist, explore the baffling clues left behind, and dive into the ongoing hunt for the lost masterpieces. Will these treasures ever be recovered?The One Minute Remaining LIVE show...2024-10-1326 min
Super Tall TalesAye - It be Jack and Jill me matey!Jack and Jill – In Search of Treasure! 🏴☠️💰Ahoy, me hearties! Jack and Jill ain’t just fetchin’ pails of water anymore—no, no! They’ve set sail on the adventure of a lifetime, searchin’ for treasure straight outta Treasure Island itself! With treasure maps in hand, they’ll be crossin’ paths with scallywags, dodgin’ danger, and uncoverin’ secrets that’ll leave ye on the edge of yer seat.Packed with action, riddles, and a heap o’ piratey fun, this epic tale is perfect for kiddos ready for a bedtime story full o’ swashbucklin’ excitement. And don’t worry, there be plenty o’ jokes an...2024-09-0818 min
The Whistle ThrowersCJ Gardner Johnson to the Lions, March Madness Upsets, NBA Recap, WBC Impact on BaseballSend us a textMake sure to follow us on IG @whistlethrowers to never miss an episode!Intro Song: I CAN - Degafe click this link to stream his entire discography: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/degafe/set-you-free?fbclid=PAAabYvhY7qL6ApIBCuksND9qhWKJVHsGCy4Qkl6wEIDxy-6RS-fppY6VNC9oThe guys talk CJ Gardner Johnson, Sixers and Celtics, WBC impact on baseball, and March Madness upsets.2023-03-2540 min
Rain City JerksTennis Champ W/ John Gardner.Whats on todays docket? WORKING OUT! Comedian John Gardner joins the Jerks today. John is handsome, but was a gawky teen. REAL DOUCHEBAG material. Jay and John both took Acutane. Jay talks about being Applebees royalty again. Johns dad is a real cool guy. Jack gets defensive with questioning. Jack likes lying to strangers. Mania and Depression. Divorce. Calf implants. Calendar facts. Elective surgery. Tongue splitting. Jack went to an elite goth club. Working out in tank tops vs not. Diet talk. Jacks been eating a lot of water melon. Road stories from John. Accidents at the roller rink. J...2022-07-181h 03
GDTEpisode #41 - Interview with Matt St. JackIt’s A Good Day To Talk To Matt St. Jack! We are joined by special guest, Matt St. Jack, who is an aspiring writer, and host of the podcast Anime Talk!
Full Episodes of our show release every Friday, with Bonus Episodes releasing on Monday, Tuesday AND on Thursday. This week we have two extra episodes releasing, as Kenobi, the new Disney+ series, is premiering. Our schedule is as follows:
SAT: Kenobi Part 1
SUN: Kenobi Part 2
MON: Nostalgia Episode 6
TUE: Iron Man 2
THU: Kenobi Part 3
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BeOne Mindset PodcastApplying High Level Discipline and Attitude with Jack Alford | Mindset Tune-Up Episode 3In Episode 3 we have Jack Alford from Manchester Uk. Jack is a serious player within applying high-level discipline and attitude to his training, competitions, work, family and life. Jack has a unique mindset and one of my favourite quotes he posted was "Discipline over motivation"
What he has achieved in body transformation and then into competition is remarkable and as he speaks about goes against what many people believed he was capable of.
Proving if you focus on yourself an what you want.. And then put in the 'graft' as he say's You will achieve...2022-04-071h 48
The Jack Carr ChannelJason Gardner: SEAL Master Chief and Combat LeaderJason Gardner is a retired Navy SEAL, speaker, and highly sought-after leadership instructor. He served in the military for nearly 30 years before retiring as the SEAL Team FIVE Command Master Chief. Jason deployed nine times and is the recipient of the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart.
Today, he is a strategic advisor, leadership instructor and speaker at Echelon Front, an education and training organization founded by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. You can follow him on Instagram @jason.n.gardner
Presented by SIG Sauer.
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Your History Your StoryS3 Ep07 Our Dads, An Enduring Legacy of FriendshipIn this episode, our host, James Gardner will be joined by his lifelong friend, John Sellar. Together, they will be sharing memories of their fathers Alistair Sellar and Jack Gardner.
Al and Jack met in 1925 when they were in second grade in Bloomfield, New Jersey. They had a rare friendship that lasted their entire lives.
Both men’s lives exemplified the strength, courage and determination of the “greatest generation”.
John and James will tell stories of how their dads’ friendship continued throughout the years and eventually grew to include their wives and children. On this Fathe...2021-06-141h 09
Peak EnvironmentJack's Solar GardenBoulder County told Byron Kominek you cannot put solar panels on agricultural land; it violates zoning. But Byron persisted. Agrivoltaics are a global phenomenon in which solar panels and agriculture share land. The county eventually amended its code. Today there are about 3,000 panels on Jack’s Solar Garden, which Bryon created. In addition to helping small farms turn a profit, the panels provide benefits to the crops, and the crops actually provide benefits to the panels. What might those benefits be? Listen to this episode to learn all the details about Byron’s journey and what he has learned. Byro...2021-04-0750 min
The VisualWOW PodcastLiese Gardner "When We are Creating Something, You are Putting something out in the World..."Liese Gardner: www.liesegardner.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/liesegardner/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liese.gardner/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liesegardner/ Her book, The Art of Event Design is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Design-Special-Events-Magazine-Presents/dp/0966170105Reconnecting after 25 years, Jack and Liese discuss how event marketing has changed over the years, her background in writing, publishing and so much more.The former Editor of Special Event Magazine, Liese is an amazing Brand Strategist With Damn Good Ideas!
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The Best Games PeriodEpisode 154 - Deadly Premonition A game that has been hailed as genius, revolutionary, and utter garbage all at the same time, Deadly Premonition achieved cult classic status the day it launched back in 2010. The Xbox 360 title borrows themes from Twin Peaks, constantly references famous films, and introduces the world to a delightfully twisted community hidden away in rural America where the trail of a serial killer has led FBI agent Francis York Morgan. Joining Jack this week is Jordan Black from Just Add Monsters! Jordan does some phenomenal work leading the JAM outlet and we encourage you to check out their thought-provoking video essays! Fo...2020-07-3000 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 153 - Titanfall 2 (ft. Justin Carter)Kept you waitin', huh? We are back with this episode recorded roughly a day before the protests broke out in Minneapolis and everything became very overwhelming for a while. It has taken a bit to get back on my feet, but we're back with another podcast! This week's episode features Justin Carter (@GigawattConduit), a writer who has bounced around the game industry for quite a while now. This week we talk about one of the tightest first-person shooters to come out in the past decade: Titanfall 2. A phenomenal multiplayer game mixed with a fast and...2020-07-2400 min
The 2B BoysJack "Beans Loving Man" ThistleJack Thistle, a medical recruiter for Barton associates joins myself to talk life and our experiences together in college. Jack is a funny character that has always given us a different view of this world and whats to come for humanity and we loved having him on. We also want to give a quick shout out to Trill, his father had passed just the night before and we just want to use this podcast to honor Trill and his family. Trill we love you buddy and we hope this podcast makes you laugh. Welcome to the 2B. 2020-07-101h 14The Best Games PeriodEpisode 151 - TyrannyThis week Jack is back with another solo episode about the Obsidian Entertainment RPG Tyranny! We delve into what makes Tyranny such a risk in the RPG space and how it embraced allowing players to be evil by denying players an optimal "good" path. Outro music: Star Fox 2 'The Lost Legend of Lylat' by DS (https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR04061) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from most major podcasting apps, Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, or Libsyn. Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/bestgam...2020-04-2400 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 150 - The Vanishing of Ethan Carter (ft. Daniel Jones)In 2014, a small band of misfit developers who had previously worked on the game Bulletstorm released an indie game like nothing anyone had seen before. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter takes players on a journey through mystery, murder, and death with a startling amount of nuance and imagination. Join Daniel (@indiejones84) and Jack as they delve into this treat of a game! Outro music: Zombies Ate My Neighbors 'Eighties Ate My Zombies' by Mike Norvak and Fernito (https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR04051) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast f...2020-04-1700 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 147 - The World Ends with You (ft. Amanda Farough)This week Jack is joined by the wonderful Amanda Farough to talk about the incredibly unique systems and stories of The World Ends with You. This weird JRPG was created by a dream team composed of Kingdom Hearts II alums from Square Enix and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories veterans from handheld developer Jupiter! Let's dive into what makes it one of the best and strangest of all-time. Be sure to follow Amanda Farough on Twitter: @AmandaFarough Outro music: The World Ends with You 'Calling -GUARDIAN MIX-' by GuardianSoul (https://youtu.be/ySSzUimjKpM) 2020-03-2700 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 145 - Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (ft. Kazuma Hashimoto) Part IIJack is joined by streamer and all around swell guy Kazuma Hashimoto to talk about the remastered version of Final Fantasy XII, giving the game a much needed second look! It's a lot of talk about imperialism and occupation through the more digestible lens of a JRPG. In Part II, Jack and Kazuma cover the narrative beats of the game, going deep into spoiler territory on a quest to discover the themes and secrets it holds. Please check out Kazuma's streams and follow his presence on social media: @JusticeKazzy_ Outro music: Final Fantasy XII 'Dream of...2020-02-2700 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 145 - Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (ft. Kazuma Hashimoto) Part IIn the first of this two part series, Jack is joined by streamer and all around swell guy Kazuma Hashimoto to talk about the remastered version of Final Fantasy XII, giving the game a much needed second look! It's a lot of talk about imperialism and occupation through the more digestible lens of a JRPG. Part II will be coming next week! Please check out Kazuma's streams and follow his presence on social media: @JusticeKazzy_ Outro music: Final Fantasy IV 'Edward Penelo's Waltz' by Chimpzilla (https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03082) You can follow the sh...2020-02-2100 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 144 - The Past, Present, and Future of Blackness in Tabletop (ft. Tanya DePass)This week Jack interviews Tanya DePass from I Need Diverse Games. Tanya works as a consultant helping companies improve the way black and brown people are depicted in pop culture. She was kind enough to allow me to publish the full interview with her after talking with her for a piece on Extra Life (which is still in the works). The full conversation was really interesting and it was wonderful having her on to get her perspective. Give her a follow on social media: @cypheroftyr Outro music: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 'Princess Ru...2020-02-1400 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 142 - Best Games (of 2019) PeriodThis is it! The end of 2019 episode! We brought friend of the show Marcus on to talk about his top three games of the year in celebration of some of the best gaming moments we had throughout the year. This was a really long episode that ran about 2 hours, so patrons will be getting access to an amusing look back at the decade as well as Marcus and Jack's honorable mentions from 2019! In fact, that's available right now! Outro music: .hack//Infection - Part 1 'Stockings by the Fire' by Ryan Davis Music (https://ocremix.org/rem...2020-01-1000 min
Nola FamousNew Orleans Jeweler - Jack SuttonJack Sutton joins us in the NOLA Famous Studio to reveal if diamonds really are a girl's best friend? He's been in the business for 30 years, and with two locations in The Big Easy, he is able to offer the best prices! Get a lesson in gemology from the Diamond man himself! The "King of Bling", YoYo aka Birdie, stops by to cohost and show off some of his custom pieces. As Lil Wayne would say..... "Bling Bling".
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Heroes of presents: The Stormpod (A Stormlight Archive podcast)Episode 9- Arcane Anthems/Weston GardnerShawn Q quickly records in the laundry room and interviews Weston Gardner about The Knights of The Rolled Table D&D 5e actual play podcast and gives us a taste of what it takes to write an Anthems for peoples characters.Book your appointment with our new Sponsor Hare and Hound Barbershop athttp://www.hareandhoundbarbershop.comVisit our Sponsor Backspun For Records, Gaming, Collectibles and more at http://www.thevintagetoyman.comif you wanna support the show become a patron athttp://www.patreon.com/heroesof...2019-10-121h 17
We Wanted AdventurersEp. 50: Everything Happens for a Reason - Chapter SixThe showdown with the undead special agent below South Gate Prison turns deadly. The gang reunites with old friends and encounters an enigmatic priest who invites them to a place none of them have ever heard of before: Spire, City of the Returning God. "Rynos Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on ext...2019-10-031h 05We Wanted AdventurersEp. 49: Everything Happens for a Reason - Chapter FiveThe gang begins a joint operation with the newly freed thieves, pirates, and murderers to break out of prison and find the hidden chamber which their former leader, Syd Sylvane, has been taken for questioning. "One of Them" "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-09-2643 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 48: Everything Happens for a Reason - Chapter FourThe prison break operation begins in earnest. Sean discovers a secret level of the prison while schmoozing with one of the guards and Pribi runs into an old enemy. You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! Learn more about Tabletop Appreciation Weekend!2019-08-221h 22We Wanted AdventurersEp. 47: Everything Happens for a Reason - Chapter ThreeThe Four Kings manage to make it through the body of the enigmatic creature blocking their path only to find themselves facing down a new and deadly danger. Nyaz finally unveils his entire plan for the heist. "Interloper" "Loopster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! Learn more about Table...2019-08-1529 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 46: Everything Happens for a Reason - Chapter TwoAs Arakiel, Pribi, Sean, and Nyaz make their way through South Gate's sewer system, they encounter a magical darkness. With some trepidation, they enter, passing into a warped and twisted realm. Will they survive their encounter with the Demon of the Deep? You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! Learn more about Tabletop Appreciation Weekend!2019-08-081h 02We Wanted AdventurersEp. 45: Everything Happens for a Reason - Chapter OnePribi, Arakiel, and Sean are left to ruminate on their deeds while accompanying Nyaz the thief on the first leg of their heist mission, a journey that takes them into the uncanny darkness of South Gate's sewer system. You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! Learn more about Tabletop Appreciation Weekend!2019-08-011h 00
West Wind (Audio)Dr. Jerad Gardner (Pt 2): Facilitating New Research with Online Patient Groups, and the Future of Integrating AI in the Pathology WorkflowDr. Jack West & guest Dr. Jerad Gardner, Assoc. Professor in Pathology at Univ of Arkansas, discuss his new opportunities to conduct research in partnership with online patient groups, as well as how artificial intelligence is poised to change pathology.2019-07-2923 min
The BeaconDr. Jerad Gardner (Pt 2): Facilitating New Research with Online Patient Groups, and the Future of Integrating AI in the Pathology WorkflowDr. Jack West & guest Dr. Jerad Gardner, Assoc. Professor in Pathology at Univ of Arkansas, discuss his new opportunities to conduct research in partnership with online patient groups, as well as how artificial intelligence is poised to change pathology.2019-07-2923 min
The BeaconDr. Jerad Gardner (Pt 1): Pioneering How Physicians Use Social Media to Build Community & EducatePathologist Jerad Gardner & host Jack West speak about what led him down his career path into pathology and how he has helped create educational content & develop a vibrant community of pathologists & other physicians on multiple social media platforms.2019-07-2624 min
West Wind (Audio)Dr. Jerad Gardner (Pt 1): Pioneering How Physicians Use Social Media to Build Community & EducatePathologist Jerad Gardner & host Jack West speak about what led him down his career path into pathology and how he has helped create educational content & develop a vibrant community of pathologists & other physicians on multiple social media platforms.2019-07-2624 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 44: South Gate Riot - Chapter FourThe Fantasy Iron Chef tournament nears its conclusion. Arakiel decides to interfere in the name of his new god. Sean waits in line for a waffle. Pribi implements the distraction necessary to begin the prison break-heist of South Gate's fortress. You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! Learn more about Tabletop Appreciation Weekend!2019-07-1848 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 43: South Gate Riot - Chapter ThreeWith some downtime before they put their plan into action, the party visits the local library to investigate additional possibilities for their upcoming raid on the prison and learn more about the history of Nevarrone. They also travel back to the potion shop before visiting the sketchiest establishment in town. You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! Learn more about Tabletop Appreciation Weekend!2019-07-121h 02We Wanted AdventurersEp. 42: South Gate Riot - Chapter TwoThe party enters an immaculate inn in South Gate and come face to face with an enigmatic thief whose grand ambitions might somewhat align with the group's mission to save their captured companions. You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! Learn more about Tabletop Appreciation Weekend!2019-07-0451 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 41: South Gate Riot - Chapter OneArriving in South Gate, Arakiel finds himself roped into a contest of culinary might, Sean becomes fascinated with the local festival, and Pribi begins scheming to get the gang into South Gate Prison. You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! Learn more about Tabletop Appreciation Weekend!2019-06-271h 08The Best Games PeriodExtra Life E3 2019 - Day 3 (ft. Kevin Slackie)As E3 2019 draws to a close, Jack Gardner, Naomi Lugo, Zak Wojnar, and Marcus Stewart gather to talk about the best games they've seen during the final day of the show. They are also joined by freelance writer, social media wiz, and game dev-in-training Kevin Slackie to break down the overall feeling of the show this year. Intro & outro music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Spellbound" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download th...2019-06-2000 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life E3 2019 - Day 2After yet another day spent exploring the E3 show floor and spending time talking with developers, there's a lot to discuss! Jack Gardner, Naomi Lugo, Zak Wojnar, and Marcus Stewart gather to talk about the best games they've seen so far and what might be just around the corner. Another year, another E3! Jack and Naomi are back together again and are joined by Marcus Stewart and Zak Wojnar. Together, the group has assembled to help parse the massive number of games and experiences brought on by the year's biggest gaming trade show. Intro & outro m...2019-06-1300 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life E3 2019 - Day 1After a day spent exploring the E3 show floor and spending time talking with developers, there's a lot to discuss! Jack Gardner, Naomi Lugo, Zak Wojnar, and Marcus Stewart gather to talk about the best games they've seen so far and what might be just around the corner. Another year, another E3! Jack and Naomi are back together again and are joined by Marcus Stewart and Zak Wojnar. Together, the group has assembled to help parse the massive number of games and experiences brought on by the year's biggest gaming trade show. Intro & outro music:2019-06-1200 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life E3 2019 - Day 0Another year, another E3! Jack and Naomi are back together again and are joined by Marcus Stewart and Zak Wojnar. Together, the group has assembled to help parse the massive number of games and experiences brought on by the year's biggest gaming trade show. The convention center in LA hasn't even opened yet, but the press conferences are all but complete (with the sole exception of Nintendo). We give you the best insight we have into what's been announced and what it might mean. Intro & outro music: Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Sp...2019-06-1100 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 40: Grim Travels - Chapter FourThe party sits in the aftermath of Grimoire's strange test and discover a mysterious and powerful magic beneath the inn. "Industrial Music Box" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-05-3026 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 39: Grim Travels - Chapter ThreeFollowing the scuffle with the furnishings of the Halfway Inn, Arakiel, Sean, and Pribi descend into the basement of the unnerving inn. What they find there puts the three of them into an unusual and uncomfortable position with the fate of innocents in their hands. "Aftermath" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extr...2019-05-231h 00We Wanted AdventurersEp. 38: Grim Travels - Chapter TwoAfter an unsettling encounter with the world-traveler Grimoire, the party ventures to the Halfway Inn. Hopefully its bed will provide the perfect place to get some much needed rest after a long day on the road. "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-05-1653 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 37: Grim Travels - Chapter OneWaking up from their dream-like adventure in the Fey, Arakiel, Sean, and Pribi receive a summons from the Duchess of Faragos. The trio convenes for breakfast to decide their next course of action. You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-05-091h 13We Wanted AdventurersEp. 36: Dreaming of Dub-Lin - Chapter FiveCovered in the viscera of extra dimensional beings, our heroes trudge back to Dub-Lin to receive their just rewards from the enigmatic Auntie Darling. "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Mermaid" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-04-1122 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 35: Dreaming of Dub-Lin - Chapter FourThe true resident of the strange metal structure reveals itself and our heroes make the best of an awful situation. "Controlled Chaos - no percussion," "One of Them," "Static Motion," "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-04-0454 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 34: Dreaming of Dub-Lin - Chapter ThreeAfter encountering a strange metallic structure buried in the earth, the adventurers venture into its depths to rescue the daughter of Dub-Lin's mayor. "Static Motion," "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-03-2856 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 33: Dreaming of Dub-Lin - Chapter TwoPribi, Sean, and Arakiel travel out into the Fey Wild and encounter some of its strange wildlife while searching for the missing daughter of Mayor Grimfast. "Shadowlands 1 - Horizon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-03-2157 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 32: Dreaming of Dub-Lin - Chapter OneArakiel and Sean arrive in a strange, dreamlike town at the summons of Auntie Darling to investigate monstrous happenings. "Shadowlands 1 - Horizon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-03-1457 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 125 - Animal Crossing: New LeafAnimal Crossing has a strange hold on people. It seems to appeal to those across a wide range of demographics, young and old. What makes the series about moving to a new town full of friendly cartoon animals so attractive to so many people that Nintendo has an army of fans ready to kick in its door for a Nintendo Direct about the upcoming Animal Crossing coming to Switch? Jack and Naomi try to get to the bottom of it and maybe discover whether Animal Crossing: New Leaf stands as one of the best games of all-time. O...2019-03-0500 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 31: Bears, Beats, and Battle - Chapter FourSean, Arakiel, and Pribi fight the unearthly monstrosity known as Infurion alongside McFisto, the greatest fighter who has ever lived. "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-02-281h 07We Wanted AdventurersEp. 30: Bears, Beats, and Battle - Chapter ThreePribi fully commits to his act of charity to save the woestruck McFisto via arena combat to the death. "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-02-2141 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 29: Bears, Beats, and Battle - Chapter TwoThe gang goes to Sellingdales and hobnobs with the sales attendant. You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-02-1456 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 28: Bears, Beats, and Battle - Chapter OneThe three rascals explore Nowhere and encounter the enigmatic Rune before deciding to embark on a shopping escapade to Sellingdales! "Immersed", "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Mermaid" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-01-3155 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 27: The Silver Key Turns - Chapter SixAfter a shocking interruption, combat with an unknown entity breaks out. The battle brings out a series of shocking revelations. "Awkward Meeting", "Pale Rider" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-01-2430 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 26: The Silver Key Turns - Chapter FivePribi, Sean, and Arakiel attempt to run through the imposing fortress of South Gate and complete their original mission for Kindell Witherthorn of the enigmatic Silver Key. "Furious Freak", "Jet Fueled Vixen", "The House of Leaves" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-01-1747 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 25: The Silver Key Turns - Chapter FourThe crew regroups after a rowdy night out and wakes up bright and early to test some newfangled transportation on the way to South Gate Prison. Things get a bit fiery. "Frozen Star", "Welcome to the Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-01-1159 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 24: The Silver Key Turns - Chapter ThreeFollowing the archaeologist Jezzmerelda into an ancient ruin, Arakiel, Sean, and Pribi make an astounding discovery. "Nerves", "One of Them", "The Way Out" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2019-01-031h 08We Wanted AdventurersEp. 23: The Silver Key Turns - Chapter TwoWho doesn't love tavern shenanigans? The trio of lovable doofuses kick back for a night of relaxation... but even relaxing comes with its social dangers. You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2018-12-2959 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 22: The Silver Key Turns - Chapter OneIn the aftermath of freeing the necromancer Vildark, the party continues toward a previously unknown smuggler's port and Arakiel makes a connection with the divine along the way. "Industrial Music Box", "Loopster", "Rynos Theme", "The House of Leaves" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2018-12-211h 18We Wanted AdventurersEp. 21: Church of Bones - Chapter SevenThe gang discovers the secret hiding in the darkness and lifts the magic holding their sorcerous ally in bondage. All's well that ends well? "Static Motion", "Summon the Rawk" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2018-12-1358 minThe Best Games PeriodHonorable Mention - League of LegendsLeague of Legends was once the most played and most popular game in the world. To this day, it enjoys a colossal following that most games can't even dream of matching. Jack dives into the history of the MOBA genre and discusses some of the game's best qualities and biggest faults. Outro music: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening 'Sweet Dreams, Koholint' by DaMonz, Christine Giguère, Denis Bluteau (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03825) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod Don...2018-12-1100 minWe Wanted AdventurersEp. 20: Church of Bones - Chapter SixSean, Arakiel, and Pribi descend into the subterranean portion of an orc lair in search of an artifact they can use to free a wizard from the clutches of Roasmas' followers. "Aftermath", "Scissors", "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2018-12-051h 00We Wanted AdventurersEp. 19: Church of Bones - Chapter FiveEncountering a magical being in need of aid, the party agrees to help in exchange for something to speed them on their way to Faragos and learn the fate of the traveling companions they left behind. You can follow the show on Twitter: @WeWaAd_Podcast Please sign up to game and raise money for kids in hospitals all across the US and Canada over on extra-life.org! 2018-11-291h 00We Wanted AdventurersEp. 18: Church of Bones - Chapter FourThe party becomes mixed up in deep magic, an assassination, and the internal politics of an entire kingdom. "Hiding Your Reality", "Static Motion", "Who Likes to Party" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2018-11-221h 11The Best Games PeriodHow to Make Mario Kart a Board Game (ft. Kurtis Holme)Jack interviews board game developer Kurtis Holme on how indie devs both get into and go about making tabletop games. He even reveals how he and his colleagues made Mario Kart into a board game. You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod Don't forget to sign up for Extra Life to help sick and injured kids in hospitals around the US and Canada by playing games! Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/bestgamesperiod2018-08-2400 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 108 - Doki Doki Literature ClubOh, wow! Your childhood best friend just got you to reluctantly go to a niche after-school club and it turns out that all of the members of the club are really cute and into you! H O P E F U L L Y N0TH1N G goES WrON- hi, there. I've been waiting for you, hehe. Did you miss me? Oh, were you expecting Jack or Naomi to be writing this? Well, I thought I'd give them a for now. I see you wanted to listen to some analysis about the club? You always did RITE such amazing...2018-08-2000 minThe Best Games PeriodDragonguard TeaserWith Extra Life Tabletop Appreciation Weekend coming up (and Naomi never having played Dungeons & Dragons before) we decided to record a short campaign and release all or most of it during the event. If you want to get a sense of how great a time tabletop roleplaying can be, you're invited to enjoy the adventure along with us. This is just a quick taste of what's in store in Dragonguard, so be sure to tune in again this weekend! In addition to Jack and Naomi, Marcus Stewart and Kyle Gaddo round out the adventuring party....2018-08-2000 minThe Best Games PeriodE3 2018 - Day 3We weren't able to upload our discussions recapping the reveals and experiences of E3 due to technical difficulties. However, we persevered and made the episodes anyway. Our third episode features Jack Gardner, Naomi Lugo, Marcus Stewart, and Zak Wojnar discussing the second day on the show floor. Due to some conflicting scheduling and shipping mishaps, we weren't able to record after the last day or in the days since the show. Once we have all the equipment back, a final E3 wrap up episode will be going up. Outro music: Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow...2018-06-2600 minThe Best Games PeriodE3 2018 - Day 2We weren't able to upload our discussions recapping the reveals and experiences of E3 due to technical difficulties. However, we persevered and made the episodes anyway. Our second episode features Jack Gardner, Naomi Lugo, and Marcus Stewart discussing the first day on the showfloor. Outro music: Sega Rally Championship 'Autos, Arps, & Minimoogs' by Txai (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03715) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod Don't forget to sign up for Extra Life to help sick and injured kids in hospi...2018-06-2600 minThe Best Games PeriodE3 2018 - Day 1We weren't able to upload our discussions recapping the reveals and experiences of E3 due to technical difficulties. However, we persevered and made the episodes anyway. Our first episode features Jack Gardner, Naomi Lugo, Marcus Stewart, and Zak Wojnar discussing the initial E3 press conferences and their surprises (or lack thereof). Outro music: Super Castlevania IV 'Tema de Simón' by Mighty Bear 7, Austin DiPietro, Martin Schiller, Stu Kennedy, and Theodore Hogan (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03734) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/theb...2018-06-1900 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 102 - Life Is StrangeIt has been long requested and finally done: The Life Is Strange episode is here! Naomi and Jack dive into all things Life Is Strange, from the theories to the story and how meaningful it can be, warts and all. Dontnod, the creators of Remember Me and the recently released Vampyr, really did well with their sophomore effort - did they do well enough to make a game that transcends greatness to be considered one of the best games of all-time? Play it, listen to the show, and judge for yourself. PSA: there won't be a new s...2018-06-1100 minThe Best Games PeriodHonorable Mention - FTL: Faster Than LightWhen the roguelike trend crested several years ago, FTL stood high among its brethren. There wasn't really much like it at the time (and to be honest, there still isn't much like it). Fleeing from an oncoming force of Rebels, a lone ship must make its way across the stars to alert the Federation of the oncoming danger - and perhaps equip itself well enough along the way to defeat the Rebel flagship. It's hard, tactical, and completely different every time you boot up a new game. The team at Subset Games should be very proud of what they...2018-02-0500 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 85 - The Best Games (of 2017) Period Part 2 (ft. Dean Stephenson)Jack, Daniel, and guest Dean Stephenson finish their chat about the best games of 2017. Will there be a point of agreement between the three hosts? You can follow Dean on Twitter @deanrobot - ask about his podcast and shirts (he likes being the middleman for his own stuff!) Outro music: Mega Man 5 'A Crook Man's Eyes' by Nightswim (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03679) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod Don't forget to sign up for Extra Life to help si...2018-01-3000 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 85 - The Best Games (of 2017) Period Part 1 (ft. Dean Stephenson)After a holiday hiatus, we're back! Jack, Daniel, and returning guest Dean Stephenson talk about the best games of 2017. Each of them came with a list of five games to discuss. What games will be remembered as the best of 2017? You can follow Dean on Twitter @deanrobot - ask about his podcast and shirts (he likes being the middleman for his own stuff!) Outro music: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time 'The Lost Explorer' by timaeus222 (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03660) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download th...2018-01-2300 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life at E3 2017: Day FiveThe second official day of E3 has come and gone. We've been doing daily recaps of the action leading up to the show and we'll be doing the same for the show itself, so tune in to the Facebook Live broadcast or catch it later via other channels. You'll get a great rundown of what it is like to cover E3 along with the news of the day as told by the talented bunch of people we've collected to cover the year's biggest gaming trade show. Day five didn't have the major announcements, but instead we buckled d...2017-06-1500 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life at E3 2017: Day FourHere it is, the first official day of E3! We've been doing daily recaps of the action leading up to the show and we'll be doing the same for the show itself, so tune in to the Facebook Live broadcast or catch it later via other channels. You'll get a great rundown of what it is like to cover E3 along with the news of the day as told by the talented bunch of people we've collected to cover the year's biggest gaming trade show. Day four covered began with a bang from Nintendo before the true c...2017-06-1400 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life at E3 2017: Day ThreeThough E3 proper hasn't yet begun, the pre-E3 press conferences have! This year, we are going to be capping off each day with a podcast discussing the news of the day with the talented bunch of people we've collected to cover the year's biggest gaming trade show. Day three covered a lot of ground between Ubisoft and Sony. The two industry titans threw out some pretty exciting announcements, like a completely overhauled Shadow of the Colossus for the PS4 and confirmation that, yes, Beyond Good & Evil 2 exists. Jack Gardner, Marcus Stewart and Naomi Lugo cover the basic, ne...2017-06-1300 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life at E3 2017: Day TwoJack and Marcus give you a rundown of what happened during Microsoft, Bethesda, and Devolver's press conferences.2017-06-1200 minThe Best Games PeriodExtra Life at E3 2017: Day OneThough E3 proper hasn't yet begun, the pre-E3 press conferences have! This year, we are going to be capping off each day with a podcast discussing the news of the day with the talented bunch of people we've collected to cover the year's biggest gaming trade show. Day one was limited to EA's reveals and teases, but between the ghost of Burnout races past, a promising indie that has "critical acclaim" written all over it, and a whole heap of Star Wars Battlefront II information, EA gave us more than enough to chew over. Jack Gardner, Marcus St...2017-06-1100 minThe Best Games PeriodHonorable Mention - MLB The ShowWe haven't talked much about sports games on the show. This week, Daniel Jones brings the digital baseball series MLB The Show up to the plate. It's sadly an Honorable Mention episode because Jack and Jeremy vanished at the merest hint of physical activity. Outro music: Super Spike V'Ball 'Copacabana Beach' by Leandro Abreu (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02858) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/bestgamesperiod2017-04-1000 min
Lives of Adventure: Stories of those who choose to live a life less common#1: Common JackJohn Gardner, better known as Common Jack these days, is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor, composer, dancer, and all around nice guy. John graduated from Ithaca College and immediately landed a coveted spot on the Off Broadway production of Once and spent the next 2 years on the road across the US, Canada, and Japan. More recently John's sometimes solo sometimes band Common Jack has released two albums, Bowl, Holland and Strange New State. In this wide-ranging discussion we talk about everything from growing up under the same roof (he's my brother after all) to how to tip the odds in...2017-01-231h 03The Best Games PeriodEpisode 49 - The Best Games (of 2016) Period2016 was a mind-blowing year in the world of games. VR, massive Kickstarter successes and failures, games that pushed the boundaries of what games can be, 2016 had it all. Jeremy, Daniel, and Jack bring their number one game of the year along with one honorable mention apiece. What game will be remembered as one of the best games period in several years? Outro music: Undertale 'Sunny Day Drive' by Just Coffee (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03474) You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod Or download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod2017-01-0900 minThe Best Games PeriodThe 2016 Holiday Break (Part Two) - How to Start PodcastingThe second part of our holiday break focuses on answering a question that we've heard a lot over the years: How do you even start podcasting? At first glance the equipment, software, and even the recording space can all seem like insurmountable barriers to entry, but with some perseverance and tenacity, anyone can start a great show! Jack goes in solo to answer a lot of the burning questions surrounding podcasting and how to make your own. Next week we will return with our best games of 2016 podcast, so stay tuned for us to resume our normal...2017-01-0200 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 42 - The Nintendo SwitchSince new consoles aren't announced every day from a major manufacturer, this week's episode focuses squarely on Nintendo's recent reveal of the Switch, their upcoming next-gen device that can be a console or handheld gaming device. Jeremy had to go save kids or something, so this discussion falls to Jack and Daniel who hold somewhat differing opinions on Nintendo's hybrid creation. Will the Switch be a success or a commercial flop? Outro music: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 'Dance of the Kokiri' by Chris ~ Amaterasu and Doc Nano (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03438) You...2016-10-2400 minThe Best Games PeriodHonorable Mention - Skies of ArcadiaBack in the mists of the year 2000, Sega and Overworks released a game for the Dreamcast called Skies of Arcadia. The title made a name for itself as one of the finest RPGs available on the system - some people even argued that it was one of the best games made for the Dreamcast period. In fact, there was so much buzz around the game that it was ported to the Nintendo GameCube three years later. Jack makes the argument that, in either form, it's well worth playing - provided you can track down an elusive copy of the s...2016-10-1000 minThe Best Games PeriodA Conversation Regarding No Man's SkyDuring the episode on Bastion a few weeks ago, Daniel and Jack got off on a particularly long and detailed tangent on the subject of No Man's Sky. This wasn't a planned part of the episode, just an interesting back and forth on their experiences with the most controversial game of 2016. This isn't fully an episode of The Best Games Period or even an Honorable Mention episode - just an extended conversation in which Daniel and Jack try to suss out how they feel about life, the universe, and everything else encompassed by Hello Games' indie gamble, No Man's S...2016-09-0700 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 33 - The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimFUS RO DAH! This week Jack, Jeremy, and Daniel tackle Bethesda's sprawling open-world RPG, Skyrim. The 2011 title released in an incredibly buggy state, but became one of the first major cases of post-release patching. Critics heaped acclaim onto Skyrim, praising the Norse designs, revamped gameplay mechanics, and the vast world. It also helped to popularize the Steam Workshop. Does Skyrim hold up after several years later with a revamped release coming in a handful of months? Outro music: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 'Whiterun' by mellogear (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02636) You can follow the sh...2016-07-2500 minThe Best Games PeriodHonorable Mention - OverBloodWith schedules being what they are, sometimes coordinating a full episode of The Best Games Period can be difficult. When we can't have a proper discussion, we will be breaking off to do these short mini-casts to talk about fringe games that we might not otherwise be able to talk about on a full episode. This week, Jack goes solo and talks briefly about OverBlood, an early PS1 survival horror title that isn't even remotely close to being one of the best games period. However, it slips up so spectacularly and has aged so poorly that it...2016-06-0700 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 23 - Team Fortress 2 (ft. Jack Packard) Part 2This week we tackle our first multiplayer-only and first
free-to-play title, Valve's Team Fortress 2. The online FPS has
been around for almost a decade and still sees an incredibly active
community, due in no small part to the decision to make it
free-to-play in 2011. Joining us in our discussion this week is
Jack Packard, former Funny or Die funnyman, Red Letter Media
staple, and co-host of the YouTube channel Previously
Recorded.
Part 2 centers almost entirely on Team Fortress 2. The
aesthetic, comedy, emergent narratives, and even the cross
marketing. Have you ever wondered if a conga line can r...2016-05-0200 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 23 - Team Fortress 2 (ft. Jack Packard) Part 1This week we tackle our first multiplayer-only and first
free-to-play title, Valve's Team Fortress 2. The online FPS has
been around for almost a decade and still sees an incredibly active
community, due in no small part to the decision to make it
free-to-play in 2011. Joining us in our discussion this week is
Jack Packard, former Funny or Die funnyman, Red Letter Media
staple, and co-host of the YouTube channel Previously
Recorded.
In part one, we all take our sweet time to get to anything
related to Team Fortress 2, instead discussing Jack's twisting
career path, Dark Souls 3, Stardew V...2016-05-0200 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 22 - A Link to the PastIt has been 22 weeks so far and we are only now getting to our first episode dedicated to a Legend of Zelda title! The Nintendo title, released in 1991 for the SNES, is widely regarded as one of the best games of all time and remains at the top of many best lists to this day. Why? What makes the top-down action-adventure of a boy in green saving the world such a pinnacle of video game achievement even a quarter of a century later? How will it stack up for future generations of gamers when the gaming landscape continues to...2016-04-2500 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 14 - LittleBigPlanetJack's in the wind for episode 14 due to illness. Boasting some of the most robust game creation tools for its time, LittleBigPlanet tapped into user created content to generate millions of levels. Is that enough to make it one of the best games period? Episode 14 is a bit of a strange beast - about halfway through the episode it takes a turn toward general game conversation. All in all, it's a pretty fun listen!
Outro music: Illusion City 'Enter the Illusion' by Jorito and Metal Man (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03226)
You can fol...2016-02-2900 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 12 - GoldenEye 007Jack returns in time to discuss GoldenEye 007 for the N64. Time has not been kind to gaming's early adventures with 3D and FPS games on consoles have aged especially poorly. Does a game have to be aesthetically pleasing and also appeal to modern gaming sensibilities to be considered one of the all-time greats? Strap in and get ready for some quality Bond-ing time.
Outro music: Double Dragon 'Bimmy Whatchu Got' by Shnabulba (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03285)
You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriodOr download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/t...2016-02-1500 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 11 - Resistance 3Despite losing Jack to a case of crippling mouth pain, Jeremy and Daniel soldier on through episode eleven to talk about Insomniac Games' finale to the Resistance trilogy. Though it released to mixed reviews and some heated opinions regarding its box art, Resistance 3 has managed to stand out in the minds of a significant number of its players in the years since. With Insomniac returning to Ratchet and Clank soon, maybe their PlayStation 3 title deserves a second look. Does the divisive ending to their gritty alternate history shooter have what it takes to be one of the best games...2016-02-0800 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 6 - The Best Games (of 2015) PeriodA ton of amazing games came out during 2015. Jeremy, Daniel, and Jack bring their number one game of the year along with one honorable mention apiece. What game will be remembered as one of the best games period in several years?
Outro music: Metal Gear Solid 3 'Innocent Deception' by Claire Yaxley and Dj Mystix (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02573)
You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriodOr download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod2016-01-0400 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 5 - Star Wars: Dark Forces and KotORPeople have Star Wars on the brain for some reason. Daniel and Jack present the Star Wars games they believe should be considered one of the best games period: Dark Forces and Knights of the Old Republic. Jeremy goes AWOL due to a Venurian space virus.
Outro music: Neverwinter Nights 'Kara-Turian Nights' by Ceracryst (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01848)
You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriodOr download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod2015-12-2800 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 2 - Dark SoulsJeremy Brown, Jack Gardner, and Daniel Jones discuss the grim fantasy contained in Dark Souls. Released as a niche title in 2011, it swept through the gaming landscape like wildfire and quickly became one of the most influential titles of the decade.
Outro music: Dark Souls 'I Had a Name' by RoeTaKa (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03101)
You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriodOr download the podcast from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebestgamesperiod2015-12-0700 minThe Best Games PeriodEpisode 1 - Donkey Kong CountryJeremy Brown, Jack Gardner, and Daniel Jones discuss the 1994 Super Nintendo classic Donkey Kong Country. With its crazy origins, enduring legacy, and tangential inspirations, is it one of the best games period?
Outro music: Donkey Kong Country 'Where's the Ocean, Andrew?' by OverClocked University (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02524)You can follow the show on Twitter: @BestGamesPeriod2015-11-3000 min