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Maximum UtcastTTWAV Ep 111 - Talking to the Maximum Women About the Utmost VideogamesOn the eleventy first and final episode of Talking to Women about Videogames (main show! the feed lives on!) Jonathan and Tanya lament the state of the videogames world while looking forward to new horizons. Jonathan interviews Zoey Handley of Maximum Utmost, a once and future collaborator where they talk about "kusoge" or "crap games" and lament about how the enthusiast press mistreated them both. But they're back, in Maximum Utmost form!And the announcement that we've been holding onto for a little while is that TTWAV and Maximum Utmost will be merging into a beautiful fusion of...2025-07-1459 min
Maximum UtcastYeah! - 12 - Usher - Yeah!In the finale (for now?!?!) of Yeah! our Yeah-nalyists finally dance with the one who brung them in the form of digging deep on Usher's "Yeah!" We touch on the connections to Jonathan's alter ego Freaky Constantina, dissect Usher's status as a sex symbol, get into a case of Crunk Juice, and try to put a button on the ubiquity of "Yeah!" as a lyric. While the show may be put on ice for a while, feel free to dig into the old episodes right here on this podcast feed and also see additional analysis of this song from...2025-06-2634 min
HR Engage PodcastHR Engage Podcast with Tanya HibbardIn this episode of HR Engage, host Jonathan Mamaril sits down with Tanya Hibbard, a “pracademic” who has steered people strategy everywhere from high-stakes automotive showrooms to remote mine sites and, most recently, oil-and-gas operations. Tanya unpacks how turning HR into a profit centre helped her rise from coordinator to multi-site leader, why mapping every stakeholder (even the finance team you forgot last time!) is non-negotiable, and how she’s building a first-of-its-kind Aboriginal workforce program six-and-a-half hours south of Darwin. In this conversation you’ll learn:Commercial HR 101: How lea...2025-06-2545 min
The Office of Rabbi SacksWhat Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ State of the Jewish World Teaches Us Today - AJC & Books and BeyondIn 2014, the late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks stood on the AJC Global Forum stage and delivered a powerful call to action.
Over a decade later, at AJC Global Forum 2025, AJC’s Director of Jewish Communal Partnerships, Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman, revisits that message in a special crossover episode between 'People of the Pod' and 'Books and Beyond' the podcast that delves deeply into (and beyond) four of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' books, created and hosted by Tanya White, a Sacks Scholar of the Rabbi Sacks Legacy.2025-06-1631 minThe Office of Rabbi SacksWhat Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ State of the Jewish World Teaches Us Today - AJC & Books and BeyondIn 2014, the late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks stood on the AJC Global Forum stage and delivered a powerful call to action.
Over a decade later, at AJC Global Forum 2025, AJC’s Director of Jewish Communal Partnerships, Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman, revisits that message in a special crossover episode between 'People of the Pod' and 'Books and Beyond' the podcast that delves deeply into (and beyond) four of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' books, created and hosted by Tanya White, a Sacks Scholar of the Rabbi Sacks Legacy.2025-06-1631 min
Maximum UtcastYeah! - 11 - Black Sabbath - Fairies Wear BootsDid "Yeah!" just become a metal podcast? Did this song even appear in a videogame? What the heck is even going on? Who knows?!?! But on this episode we learn that Fairies Wear Boots, Ozzy wants to go to the doctor, Toni Iommi is missing some body parts, and Jonathan loved listening to this song as a kid with his brother. Later we learned that Black Sabbath was one of Daniel's first concerts and Tanya...doesn't really care for them too much.0:00:00 - Howlin' Charles0:01:47 - "Fairies Wear Boots" SHOULD Have Been in a Videogame0:07:26 - A...2025-05-2838 min
Maximum UtcastTTWAV Ep 109 - The PAX/Gex 2 For 1 Power EpisodeReporting (almost) LIVE! from the PAX show floor, Jonathan and Tanya recap Tanya's first PAX experience before jumping over to an interview with the #1 fan of Gex, the Gecco from the 90s, Izzy Kestrel. They dig deep into forgotten and abandoned Gex games and we learn a lot about Dana Gould. Talking to Women about Videogames is the Cure for what ails ya!0:00:00 - The Pressure's On0:02:03 - The PAX/Gex 2 for 1 Power Episode0:03:20 - Tanya's First PAX0:12:56 - The Secret of Gex Posting with Izzy Kestral0:49:34 - The Yoshitaka Amano Gex-nection0:51:16...2025-05-101h 01
Maximum UtcastYeah! - 10 - Twisted Metal 3 + Brütal Legend - SuperbeastOn this hard rockin', non-stoppin', monster stompin' episode of Yeah! (greatest podcast in the world, 2 months running) we're talking all about Rob Zombie and his song "Superbeast" that was featured on at least 2 videogames! Rob Zombie was on top of the world in 1998 when Twisted Metal 3 released...they even let him sort of be the boss of the soundtrack for the game! He then got tapped again in 2009 to appear on the soundtrack for Brütal Legend alongside Ozzy Osbourne. We get into the weirdness of Mr. Zombie (or is it Mr. Cummings?) and his roots in a sleepy M...2025-04-2336 min
Maximum UtcastTTWAV 108 - Switch 2 Thousand Nine Was Fine, Bionic Commando Nostolgia a Crime?Jonathan and Tanya are back to talk about what nostalgia for current events might look like in the future. They cover the current tough times including the Switch 2's price (along with the USA's tariff affecting the price) before switching it up to talk about nostalgia for 2009. While they're there, Sarah Carapace stops by to talk about the Bionic Commando reboot that never really launched. Back in the current day, Jonathan notes how cranky game developers can get when they get older and blows up Tanya's spot regarding her enjoyment of the game Royal Match.0:00:00 - Emo Comes...2025-04-101h 01
Maximum UtcastTTWAV Ep 107 - Connecting with Humans in an World Overrun by AIThis month on Talking to Women about Videogames, Tanya is gone and has been replaced by a man! Jonathan pontificates on the nature of what it means to be human and how people can connect in a world overrun by AI, and then he gets into the weeds on that topic with an extremely long segment with guest Aysha Farah, games writer and narrative designer behind the upcoming queer sci-fi visual novel The Sky Left Us.0:00:00 - A Place on the Internet for Guys to Talk about Videogames0:03:07 - I Know I Know Aysha Farah2025-03-121h 25
Death on the DailyTalking to the dead: healing, closure & uncovering true crime secrets with medium Jonathan MarkIn this episode of 'Death on the Daily', I am joined by renowned celebrity psychic medium Jonathan Mark. We explore Jonathan's journey of discovering his gifts, the importance of connecting with the spirit world, his work including with celebrities and the FBI, and how he answers any skeptics. Jonathan shares insights on how you can connect to signs from your beloved departed loved ones and navigate grief. Plus we speak about Jonathan’s true crime work with law enforcement on high-profile cases like Gabby Petito - where he has been working with Gabby’s mom who wishes to co...2025-02-2846 min
Maximum UtcastTTWAV Ep 106 - Casey Explodes 2024 and Spirit Swap Fits to a TOn a very sleepy February episode of Talking to Women about Videogames, Jonathan and Tanya get political! Casey Explosion shows up to guide us through her top 12 games of 2024 (hint: go watch her video at the link below!) Finally, Jonathan introduces us to the newest T shaped world of Keita Takahashi in the game "to a T".0:00:00 - Knoctober0:03:08 - "Pepper Grinder," the New Tongue Twiser0:04:21 - "Spirit Swap - Lofi Beats to Match-3 To" is the Anti-Musk0:08:12 - Recapping Casey Explosion's Top 12 Games of 20240:45:19 - Being a T(een) in "to a T"2025-02-1358 min
Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with AddictionSeason 3 - Ep:06 - Why Self-Love Is the Key to Emotional Health in RelationshipsIn this episode of Faith Over Addiction, Tanya Gioia sits down with dating and relationship coach Jonathon Aslay, one of America's leading mid-life dating coaches, to explore the powerful connection between self-love, emotional maturity, and healthy relationships.Jonathon opens up about his personal journey, including the tragic loss of his 19-year-old son, Connor, in 2018. This profound grief led him to a soul-searching inner journey, where he discovered the critical role of self-worth in forming healthy relationships. Through therapy, spiritual growth, and self-discovery, Jonathon rebuilt his life—and now he helps others do the same by...2025-02-0746 min
Maximum UtcastTTWAV Ep 105 - Minecraft 2 (or not!) Switch 2 (maybe!) & the Fire Emblem Series (definitely!)This month Jonathan talks extensively with Lyn about the Fire Emblem series in an overview of how the plucky, weird series has such staying power in spite of not being exactly what is hot with the kids because of genocide in a turn based strategy game with anime characters. Elsewhere, Jonathan and Tanya talk about the "sequel to Minecraft" and the "sequel to the Switch," plus we get Tanya's vision for the future of videogames.0:00:00 - Those Words, So Many, Together0:02:12 - No Joke Content0:03:26 - It's Just Minecraft Again0:07:44 - An Overview of the...2025-01-1559 min
The Office of Rabbi SacksAnnouncing "Books & Beyond: The Rabbi Sacks Podcast"Join host Dr. Tanya White as she delves into Rabbi Sacks’ groundbreaking works and their relevance to today’s pressing global and Jewish conversations.
Launching January 2025 on all major podcast platforms.
https://rabbisacks.org/books-and-beyond-podcast/
You can also sign up here to be notified as soon as Episode One drops: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBKfvEAgALKPo_seZuILImKjbeupfq2yVrc6uGs2YmaGifAg/viewform
Or follow on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/books-beyond-the-rabbi-sacks-podcast-with-dr-tanya-white/id17880476292024-12-3115 min
Maximum UtcastYeah! - 05 - Rhythm Heaven - Thrilling Is This Love (Fan Club)
On this Thrilling! episode of Yeah! we talk about the song "Thrilling! Is This Love?" from Rhythm Heaven/Rhythm Tengoku's Fan Club level where a singer apprehensively sings a love song to a group of monkeys. We get into how the Rhythm Heaven series never really found its roots in America despite having a J-Pop powerhouse producer at the helm and the 1-2 punch of marketing prowess from Beyoncé and Jonathan Holmes. Will Rhythm Heaven ever return? Find out on this Thrilling! new episode of Yeah!
0:00:00 - Happy Birthday, Mr. Jonathan0:01:57 - Where is J...2024-12-2538 min
On The Town With TanyaClassical Guitarist, Jonathan TaylorOn The Town With Tanya chats with America's #1 classical guitarist, Jonathan Taylor. He has recorded over 350 recordings, more than the Beatles! Listen in, Share, find out what it takes to be #1 and fill souls with the strum of a guitar....
#guitarist #jonathantaylor2024-12-101h 03
Financial PerspectivesFinancial Therapy: Transforming Wealth Management with Jonathan SteeleJoin us as Jonathan Steele, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner at One Wealth Advisors, delves into the transformative power of practicing financial therapy in your advisor strategy. With over two decades of experience in portfolio theory and behavioral finance, Jonathan reveals how integrating mental health into financial planning can revolutionize client relationships. Discover how he uses principles, like Maslow's hierarchy of needs, to focus on individual well-being, transcending traditional wealth management approaches.Jonathan emphasizes the profound connection between mental and financial health. By fostering deep, empathetic dialogues, financial therapy aims to alleviate anxieties and identify the...2024-11-2611 min
AURN News#HollywoodLive: Quincy Jones Honored Posthumously & Megan Good Supports Jonathan Majors Amid TroublesIn this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart honors the late Quincy Jones, who was posthumously awarded an Oscar at the 15th Annual Governor’s Awards in Hollywood. Though posthumous Oscars are rare, the recognition went forward since the announcement was made before Jones’ passing. His family accepted the award on his behalf, marking yet another groundbreaking moment in Jones’ legendary career.Tanya also dives into the latest about Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good, whose relationship has been the talk of Hollywood. Rumors suggest that Meagan is covering Major’s expenses, including child support for his daughter, followin...2024-11-1902 min
Maximum UtcastTtWaV 103 - Touching Down on Shadows of the Damned Hella RemasteredOn this very busy week, Jonathan and Tanya talk about Good Days and bad days, and a little bit of Skittles-based ASRM before settling in for a chat with bbbbbeatle where Jonathan talks with her about her frequent drawings of Travis Touchdown (there's over 4700?!?!). It's a Very Suda51 Holiday Episode because Jonathan and Tanya return to talk about Shadows of the Damned Hella Remastered for an extended bit on the back half of the show. Then out of nowhere Jonathan gives his Switch 2 predictions right at the end!0:00:00 - The Free Shopping on the Street with Your Child2024-11-051h 12
The Content Cocktail HourExploring Influencer Marketing Evolution and AI Trends with Tanya Alain, Upfluence"If you want to portray your message exactly the way your brand would say it, then use your brand to say it. If you want to use an influencer to say it, then you need to let that person shine through. Otherwise, your content won't work," says Tanya Alain, VP of Marketing at UpfluenceIn this episode of The Content Cocktail Hour, Tanya Alain, VP of Marketing at Upfluence, shares the key strategies that make influencer marketing a brand game-changer. She breaks down the dos and don’ts of partnering with influencers, from finding vo...2024-11-0531 min
Maximum UtcastTtWaV 102 - Horror Games are Trash, Austin Powers Sucks & Empathy Rules!
This spooky month on Talking to Women about Videogames, Jonathan and Tanya talk about yokai and Austin Powers. There's a bit of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom chat and some discussion of the final Splatoon 3 Splatfest. Jonathan chats with new guest Charlotte about having empathy and ignoring the arbitrary rules in gaming spaces. Returning guest Zoey Handley also runs through a number of recent games like Dead Rising Deluxe, Resident Evil Revelations, Rocky Horror Show Video Game, Keep Driving, and more. Tanya also shares about losing her father and the emotions connected to wanting to still maintain a routine in...2024-10-091h 18
Maximum UtcastYeah! - 02 - Craxy Taxy - All I wantThis month on Yeah! Jonathan, Tanya, and Daniel discuss the landmark success of the game Crazy Taxi both in the arcades and on the Dreamcast and how the inclusion of music by a plucky punk rock band known as the Offspring would help cement the game's legacy as a major hit for Sega, long outliving the arcade and the console that spawned it. We also take wild divergences into talking about Seaman, Shenmue, MTV's Road Rules Season 5: The Northern Trail, 2024 Politics, and the Beatles.
0:00:00 - A Comic Book Announcement
0:00:33 - WWJD: The...2024-09-2439 min
Tanya Talks...Tanya Talks Voice Acting with Jonathan KyddJoin the ever-entertaining Tanya Rich for another episode of “Tanya Talks…”, where she’s diving deep into the world of voice acting with the brilliant Jonathan Kydd. In this candid chat, Tanya and Jonathan pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to work as a voice actor—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From the dramatic shifts in the industry to the nitty-gritty of life behind the mic, they cover it all. Expect a hearty mix of insider advice, hilarious stories, and, of course, a few spicy opinions from Tanya herself. If you’ve ever wondered...2024-09-1350 min
Maximum UtcastYeah! - Episode 1 - Marvel Vs Capcom 2 Cave StageJonathan, Tanya and Daniel talk about songs with the word(?) "Yeah" in them, starting with the Cave Stage theme from the infamous Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 soundtrack. Yeah! (The Show) theme song features guest vocals from Steph Sterling!
Show notes:0:00:00 - A New Show? Yeah!0:02:11 - Yeah, and...?0:03:48 - Marvel Vs. Capcom 2's Cave Stage0:10:27 - Jonathan's Unified Theory of MvC2's Music0:14:19 - I Wanna Take You For a Ride0:16:24 - MvC2 Re-Release News0:17:07 - The Music Modding Scene0:21:50 - Tanya's Arcade Friends0:23:50 - The Dwindling Power of...2024-08-2738 min
Maximum UtcastEp 100: Crimson Diamond, Kitsune Tails, and Game Informer
On the 100th Episode Special of Talking to Women about Videogames, Jonathan and Tanya lament beginnings end while celebrating new beginnings. They talk about the end of Game Informer Magazine, music from the videogame Pocket Card Jockey, and the possible rebirth of Tango Gameworks? Jonathan talks with Eniko Fox of Kitsune Games about her Super Mario 3-like game, "Kitsune Tails." He also chatted with Julia Minamata about her text parser new game "The Crimson Diamond" that's out this week, along with Julia's meeting of her hero Roberta Williams of Sierra Entertainment/King's Quest fame. And finally Jonathan and Tanya...2024-08-131h 18
Maximum UtcastAll Systems Dance in the Angeline Era of Mortal KombatTanya and Jonathan dish on the new Mortal Kombat 1 DLC featuring crossovers with Scream, Conan and Terminator. Guests Cassie (D20Love) and Marina (Analgesic Games) chat about their upcoming games, All Systems Dance and Angeline Era (respectively). Plus a little Deadpool and Wolverine spoiler-free mini-review for the 4 people out there who haven't seen it yet.
0:00:00 - The Apex of Simple Pleasures and Joys0:04:57 - We Almost Got Some Splatoon Hosts0:05:39 - Who Are These Mortal Kombat DLC Characters For?0:10:04 - Reprogramming Life Through Dance with Cassie0:40:39 - Are We Dancer?2024-07-311h 22
Maximum UtcastSelf-shipping Travis and making EVO more queerTanya and Jonathan talk about the concept of parenting as a "situational disability", Jonathan and Sons upcoming appearance in a Shovel Knight video, and the promise of Mortal Kombat characters making it to Street Fighter. Guests Lyn and Cherry Bombrs chat about making the Fighting Game Community more queer-friendly with Lapin Labs, and self-shipping Travis Touchdown, respectively.
Show notes:0:00:00 - Forgot About It0:02:44 - A Bald Beige Guardian Angel0:03:29 - I'm In Love with Sonya Blade0:04:39 - Are Kids a Situational Disability?0:09:19 - Analysis of Representation in the Fighting Game Community with L...2024-07-031h 25
Maximum UtcastFallout from Xbox's Hi-Fi FailureTanya and Jonathan talk about Microsoft's recent closing of Tango, the creators of Hi-Fi Rush, and the opening of new studio Scaffold. Guests Rose and Laura talk about the Fallout series and the evolution of personal PC gaming.
Show notes:0:00:00 - A New Marilyn Monroe0:02:56 - Unstuck From Time0:04:57 - Emerging from the Fallout Bunker w/ Rose0:20:47 - Tanya Doesn't Know Tango0:23:27 - The Appeal of Escapism in Videogames w/ Laura0:42:57 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thank You Patrons0:46:57 - Do I Act Horny?
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2024-05-2148 min
Maximum UtcastSexy Sephiroth, Iconic Croft, Sweet JesusTanya and Jonathan talk about the BAFTA's ranking of iconic game characters and the "golden age" of the Wii U. Guests Rydia and Maggie talk about what makes a videogame character sexy and what it's like to be a Christian Gamer.
Time Codes:
0:00:00 - Picking a Bone with Famous American Rock Band Live0:04:29 - Is Jonathan in the Top 100 Biggest Mansplainers?0:06:53 - What Makes the Videogame Men Sexy? with Rydia0:29:25 - Bizarre BAFTA Rankings0:35:06 - How Has Faith Shaped Your Videogame Identity? with Maggie1:00:22 - Rose-Tinted Wii U1:05:40...2024-04-091h 11
Hard Time: A Look At The Law Inside The Walls49. Double Blind: Who Takes The Blame?Tanya Suarez took meth, was arrested, and in a drug fueled psychosis, gouged out her own eyes. Now Suarez is getting a $4.35 Million payday because a San Diego correctional officer "failed" to save her from her own vicious insanity-- she blames the negligence and poor training of officers for her sightless life and has sued the people of San Diego.
Kaylee Muthart did the same thing, but she wasn't in county custody. Kaylee is trying to rebuild her life with $65 thousand in charity and the love of her family. She blames no one else...2024-02-1947 min
Rich & Unemployed NetworkUNCUT EP. 81 Tanya "The Littlest" TeahannaOn this episode Jonathan Dupiton sits down with Tanya "The Littlest" Teahanna & talks about making millions on OnlyFans, encountering a little person, & more. Join as she opens up to the life of a little person, involving dating, reality tv, cosmetic procedure & the entertainment industry. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rich-and-unemployed/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-02-121h 11
Maximum UtcastGaming through hard times with your favorite girlsTanya and Jonathan talk through loses in the industry and how to not stigmatize 13-year-old Pro Tetris players. Guests Lyn and Elly talk about games they play to get through tough times, including Omari and Powerwash Simulator.
Show notes:
0:00:00 - I Love Vegetable Gremlin0:04:12 - This Mogwai's Gonna Turn into a Gremlin0:04:54 - A "Beacon of Hope" in Dark Emotional Times with Lyn0:40:39 - Dedications to the Departed0:41:46 - Oh My Gay Heart with Elly1:07:14 - Respect for the Tetris Kill Screen Achievement1:12:55 - Wrap Up/Plugs1:15:33...2024-01-161h 17
Maximum UtcastExcuse Me Sir, Zelda Movie Minecrat Transphobia?Tanya and Jonathan talk about what it takes to keep true to your core while expanding your audience, using Dectective Pikachu, Pokemon Go, and Molly Mooon's Excuse Me, Sir as examples of Do's and Don'ts. Guest Melissa chats about the pros and cons of a Zelda live action movie, and Christina tells all about the joys and pains of being one of the best pixel artists in the world, currently working on Minecraft.
0:00:00 - Trigger Warning0:00:21 - A New Life Situation0:04:14 - The Two Types of People0:05:33 - Adapting Zelda to...2023-11-221h 22
Maximum UtcastSilent Hill's new Twists Stray from TypecastingTanya and Jonathan banter about spicy nuts, the fall of Silent Hill Ascension, and the simple joy's of Yu Suzuki's Air Twister. Guest Johanna tells all about Typecast, her amazing new game typing and shooting game, and Siobhán talks about getting dogged for hating on Stray.
0:00:00 - Out of the Mouths of Babes0:03:22 - Getting in the Game0:05:22 - Talking Sprite Art with Johanna Morgan0:27:17 - They Don't Even Like Apple Pie (Silent Hill Ascension)0:32:27 - It's a Bit Bobbins with Siobhán Casey0:58:53 - Jonathan Wishes He Had Played RoboCop2023-11-071h 13
On The Town With Tanya"The Most Dangerous Band, Musician, David JonathanOn The Town With Tanya and Co-Host Richard Adamson ll, chats with the founder of "one of the most dangerous bands", David Jonathan.
How he changed the trajectory of his musical gift after an encounter with authorities. Listen in, view on Youtube and share! Follow us on social media. Thank you to all of our viewers, help us keep authentic artistry alive, support local artist!
*sending light to all the actors *
This show is dedicated to John D - xo2023-10-231h 00
Dental FuelJonathan Miller: Final Mistakes/Expert AdviceBrace yourselves for an EPIC revelation in our last Dental Fuel episode with Jonathan Miller! "What do good leaders do? They DELEGATE and they PROMOTE. They put people in the right places, they put people in the right seats on the right path." Get ready to unleash your team's potential as Jonathan discusses the crucial art of delegation and why letting your team 'swing and miss' is valuable. Invest in yourself as a dentist, empower your team, and watch your practice SOAR! Don't just listen, EMBRACE the power of effective leadership! Tune in NOW and fuel your dental journey! Ab...2023-10-2005 min
Dental FuelJonathan Miller: Mistakes After Bank ApprovalExciting News! Episode 3 of Dental Fuel with returning guest Jonathan Miller is here! Join us in this revealing episode with the incredible Jonathan Miller, where we dive deep into the world of dental financing. Jonathan spills the beans on the common mistakes dentists make after loan approval and how to avoid them! One golden nugget of wisdom: Choose your lender wisely! Don't second guess that approval and stop taking advice from the wrong sources! Jonathan's advice: " You need to go down the path with somebody who's actually done it the way in which you want to do it." Wise words...2023-10-1306 min
Maximum UtcastVote Armadillo as the game industry burnsTanya is back from her birthing break to talk to Jonathan about the mass layoffs in the game industry, and the strange anger towards the Minecraft Live 2023 mob vote. Guests Lyn and Elly talk about their struggles with predatory gaming, Unity's new policies, and loving titles that fit in the space between AAA and indie.
0:00:00 - Tanya's Day Out0:06:41 - What's With All These Layoffs?0:09:34 - Lyn Interview: Gacha Game Mechanics and Neurodivergent Players0:31:46 - The Great Minecraft Election 0f '230:37:35 - Elly Interview: The Non-Conformism of Castlevania 640:58:21 - Wrap Up/Plugs2023-10-101h 08
Dental FuelJonathan Miller: Start Up Vs BuyingThis week Jonathan sheds light on this dental crossroads, emphasizing that the devil indeed resides in the details. For those dentists with unwavering conviction in their own vision and a clear roadmap for the milestones ahead, the startup path beckons. It's a journey of forging your own legacy, navigating each challenge with a well-defined process. On the flip side, if you're eager to take ownership but prefer a gentler learning curve, the acquisition model may be your ideal starting point. With acquisitions, you gain the luxury of inheriting someone else's past decisions. The key, Jonathan advises, is ensuring those pri...2023-09-2909 min
Dental FuelJonathan Miller: Key MistakesMeet Jonathan Miller, the financial mentor for your dental dreams! Since 2016, he's guided nearly sixty first-time owners towards their dream dental practice. In this week’s episode of Dental fuel, Jonathan unveils the crucial first steps and dissects the common pitfalls new dentists must avoid. Don't miss out on this wealth of wisdom! Key Takeaways: Dentists should know where to start when it comes to practice ownership and have a clear time horizon in mind. Real-world experience and education can be valuable before making the decision to start or buy a practice. Practice ownership is not for e...2023-09-2216 min
Maximum UtcastWhat happened to the voice of Mario?Tanya is having a baby (maybe tonight?) so we prerecorded a "Why isn't Charles Martinet Mario anymore?" special in advance. We hope it tides you over until we're back on the mic proper again!
0:00:00 - The Mario Martinet Special0:01:35 - A Brief History of Marios0:02:50 - Enter Charles, the Tangible Mario0:03:35 - The Pratt Factor0:06:29 - I "Wonder" What's Next?0:07:59 - Nintendo Tries a Bait and "Switch"0:08:55 - What's a Mario Ambassador?0:11:03 - Jonathan is a Martinet Truther0:11:38 - Solid Snake Simulation0:13:14 - Batmen0:17:08 - Is Charles...2023-09-1931 min
Maximum UtcastFinal Mom Fantasies in the pregnancy season finaleTanya and Jonathan prepare to take a break in the week before Tanya plans to give birth to a person. Guests Mergo and Elsa talk about the lack of heroic, playable moms in games, and what makes Final Fantasy endlessly compelling.
Trigger warning: This episode involves a brief discussion of topic of suicide, and a remembrance of someone who died from it.
0:00:00 - PSA/Trigger Warning0:00:53 - Jonathan's Dream0:06:19 - Tanya: The Pregnant One0:09:37 - Mergo Interview: The Mom-ification of Games?0:35:56 - Pole Dancing Mama0:37:19 - Final...2023-09-051h 11
Maximum UtcastAssassin's Creed, Dungeon Bitches, Super Slide and Bit.TripTanya and Jonathan talk about gaming as a safe space while meditating on Super Slide and the Bit.Trip series. Guests Sarah Carapace invites us into the disaster lesbian monster protagonist survival horror TTRPG Dungeon Bitches/Death Spiral, and sweet Rose longs for the nostalgic, subversive magic of Assassin's Creed.
0:00:00 - Twitter is Dead0:03:04 - What's Your Gaming Safe Space?0:04:36 - Sarah Carapace Interview: The Art of Dungeon Bitches0:41:03 - Bit Trip Re-Runner News0:44:34 - Super Slide0:47:12 - Hit and Missile0:48:17 - Rose Interview: The History of Assassin's Creed1:12:00...2023-08-221h 18
Maximum UtcastNPC TikToks, Double Dragon OnlyFans and Pikmin PoetryTanya and Jonathan talk about the new "NPC Streamer" trend exemplified by Cherry Crush TV and PinkyDoll, then review the joy and pain of playing Double Dragon Gaiden and Pikmin 4 co-op. Guest Spectra Wrestles gabs about how working on Metroid Prime video essays, content creation on Only Fans, and taking bumps in the wrestling ring feels more pure than doing gaming streams for money, and Alannah shares her experiences processing her grief through the power of Pikmin poetry.
0:00:00 - There's Always Gonna Be a Bitch Mode0:01:39 - How to Be Deep and Shallow0:03:04 - Spectra...2023-08-081h 20
Maximum UtcastVirtual Reality TV and Link's Testicle Glitch with Tina and CaseyTanya and and Jonathan talk about happy accidents like Link's surprise genitalia and the massive amount of money game streamers make. Guests Tina Barta Bridges (Road Rules, The Challenge) makes plans for a Road Rules VR game with Jonathan, and Casey talks about all the great Halloween in July game's she's celebrating with My Friendly Neighborhood, Dredge, Amnesia: The Bunker, Fishing Vacation, Aliens: Dark Decent, and more.
Time Codes:
0:00:00 - The Mississippi F*** Conspiracy0:06:25 - Doin' It Without Even Trying0:08:09 - Interview: Tina Barta Bridges - Becoming a VR Personality2023-07-251h 19
Maximum UtcastThe Baldur's Gate 3 Bear F*cks and Bobby Kotick Just SucksTanya and Jonathan talk about the morality of having sex with a person shaped like a bear in Balder's Gate 3, the horror of Skibidi, Bobby Kotick's inflated salary and deflating appearance in The White Party video, and review some G-Fuel flavors that taste like Pokemon Trainers, Spider-Man and Pewdiepie. Our guest Lynn talks about making it big on Tiktok with amazing gaming observations and Spongebob conversations, and Quinn talks about the magic, mystery and potential for Pikmin 4.
Time codes:
0:00:00 - I Pity the FU0:02:34 - What Makes It Worth It?0:04:04...2023-07-111h 20
Maximum UtcastQueer Nintendo Across the QA Spider-VerseJonathan quizzes Tanya on how queer games are, and if every spiderman thing should look like Spider-verse. Chelora talks about doing drag Waluigi and the pros and cons of Nintendo's representation of marginalized groups, and Alexandra talks about the invisible art of games QA.
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0:00:00 - Sub Par Cold Open0:03:57 - Always Coming Out But Never Fully Emerging0:06:00 - Chelora Interview - Queer Nintendo0:34:09 - Does It Get Queer Or Not Quiz Show0:40:40 - Alexandra Interview - The Mysteries of QA Testing1:01:21 - Spider-Man Movie vs. Videogame, Which Do...2023-06-271h 15
Maximum UtcastDtoid Lives, Jason Inspires, 2D Sonic Comes Out for $60Tanya and Jonathan talk about Whoopi Goldberg coming out as a Gamer™, Sonic and Prince of Persia's return to their 2D roots, and the rebirth of Cart Life: The Game About how Things Are Bad. Guests Zoey Handley talks about writing for Destructoid for about half a decade, and James Interactive talks about the Friday The 13th-inspired Screaming Savage Blood Death, working with Edmund McMillen, and RV Youtubers.
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0:00:00 - Flatulence and Prayer0:02:54 - Whoopi Goldberg: The Last of the Strong Mac People0:08:33 - Zoey Handley Interview: Writing & Videogames, It's All Yo...2023-06-141h 26
Maximum UtcastSnake gets a remake, Link has a hit, Gollum says sorryTanya and Jonathan share impressions of the first few hours of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and sing out the apology for the Gollum game to the tune of It's So Easy Not To Try from The Return of the King animated film. Gretchen talks about how causal games are too hardcore for her, and Kim Spirit gushes about the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake and the multiple versions of Resident Evil 4 that eventually became other games.
This episode is dedicate to James Franklin Holmes, 1970-2023
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0:00:00 - Jonathan's...2023-05-301h 36
Maximum UtcastJack Black and Zak McKracken's Playdate with BlairBears0:00:00 - The Try It Liquid Diet0:03:43 - Check Out the Video Versions of Our Interviews!0:05:22 - Does Abstration Enhance or Diminish Emersion?0:08:25 - BlairBears Interview: "VTuber for Charity"0:30:38 - What's Jack Black Up To?0:32:26 - Jonathan's Review of the Mario Movie0:33:37 - Tenacious D's New Music Video0:36:52 - Say Mistage Interview: "Talkin' Zak McKracken & LucasArts"1:03:25 - Product Review: The Playdate1:10:02 - The Hannibal Minute1:12:27 - Game Review: Crankin's Time Travel Adventure1:13:39 - Jonathan's New Nickname1:14:10 - Wrap Up/Plugs1:17:49 - Crank
2023-05-161h 19
Results Leader.FMThe Most Common Lie Entrepreneurs Tell ThemselvesApart from needing to hustle, it’s thinking that… Your business isn’t going to make any money for the next 5 years (and you need to work for pennies on the dollar.) In theory, this makes sense. You’re a new business. You’re not proven. You don’t have any credibility. And there’s lots of competitors clouding the market. The standard way of “solving” this issue? More marketing and sales! But the real problem here isn’t marketing OR sales… it’s not knowing how to generate as much profit...2023-05-1530 min
Tim and Tanya ShowNew Norfolk ScoutsTim and Tanya speak to Jonathan Pyefinch District Commissioner Scouts Australia about the New Norfolk Scouts restarting.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-size/message2023-05-0317 min
Maximum UtcastWaypoint Dies, Funko Thrives, Casey ChillsTanya and Jonathan talk about the death of Waypoint, Vice's videogame journalism division, and how the new Funko Fusion game looks like trashy fun. Guests Casey Explosion and Elly talk about how working in games is fun when it's not work.
Timecodes:0:00:00 - Tanya's Thoughts on Picard0:02:57 - Tanya & Jonathan & Rufus0:03:40 - Workin' Hard or Hardly Workin'?0:08:26 - Casey Explosion Interview: Work Games0:31:40 - Videogame Junkfood0:34:12 - Funko Pop Game0:37:40 - Elly Interview: Revelling in the Trash1:04:43 - Vampire Survivors TV Show1:05:40 - Wrap Up/Plugs1:08:05...2023-05-021h 12
Maximum UtcastSonic Murdered, Mario Robbed, Muppets BabiedTanya and Jonathan talk about the Sonic's successful reinvention as a murder victim, Mario's failed foray into live action, and the origin of the Muppet Babies. Guests Gretchen talk about how only bad games should be remade, and Jenny gets deep into the world of FTL fan mods.
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0:00:00 - A New Podcast0:05:55 - Reinventing Sonic the Hedgehog0:11:30 - What's Your Favorite Cartoon?0:13:24 - Gretchen Interview - You Can't Remake a Good Thing0:37:50 - Reinventing Mario Brothers?0:43:04 - Jenny Interview - Bringing Back...2023-04-181h 06
Maximum UtcastPAX comes home, E3 is stuckTanya and Jonathan go to court, talk about the return of PAX East and the end of E3. Guests Kim Spirit talks about the grief and recovery themes in God of War: Ragnarok, and Friendsim 2 developer Jonaya Riley tella us what makes her Homestuck fandom tick.
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0:00:00 - So Many Legal Surprises0:04:23 - A Podcast Within A Podcast0:06:36 - What Are We Talking About?0:07:51 - Kim Spirit Interview: The Mature Compassion of God of War Ragnorok0:35:12 - E3 is CANCELED!0:38:26 - Jonaya Riley Interview: Homestuck and...2023-04-041h 28
Maximum UtcastSexual Jar Jar Vs. Leon's Broken KnifeTanya and Jonathan talk about how context is everything, talk Bayonetta Origins and the LegacyGC GameCube Controller from Retro-Bit, and invite Kaiju to criticize the Resident Evil 4 remake while Kirri magic struggles through the Phantom Menace on the PS1
0:00:00 - Are You A Fan of the Arts?
0:02:58 - Context is Everything
0:04:44 - Kaiju Interview "Resident Evil 4 Demo is Not Quite Right"
0:30:38 - Jonathan's Thoughts about Resident Evil 4 Demo
0:38:53 - Kirri Magic Interview "It Might Have Something to Do With Jar Jar Binks"
1:08:08 - Keeping...2023-03-211h 29