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Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastStrange New Worlds S3E01–02: Hegemony, Part II & Wedding Bell BluesKen Gagne is joined by new co-host Em Maginnis to review the first two episodes of Strange New Worlds‘ third season! After a two-year wait, we get a resolution to the season cliffhanger “Hegemony” — but with so many loose threads to tie up, everything felt a bit rushed and convenient. The action slows down for its more light-hearted successor, “Wedding Bell Blues”, which features some deep cuts to The Original Series and The Next Generation, satisfying these two long-time fans. Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amaz...2025-07-211h 21

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastLower Decks S5E09: Fissure Quest & S5E10: The New Next GenerationChief Engineer Ken Gagne and Commodore Mark Thompson bid adieu to Lower Decks. A homage to the entire Trek franchise culminates in the two-part series finale, showcasing the heroes of the Cerritos at their best. We debate what other cameos we would’ve liked to see in this show, how Harry Kim was written out of Picard, and where we might hope to see this crew in future series. Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Overcast, Pandora, Pocket Casts, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Podchaser, or the Internet Ar...2024-12-241h 06

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastLower Decks S5E01-02: Dos Cerritos & Shades of GreenDouble the Cerritos, double the Lower Decks! The fifth and final season of the Star Trek animated comedy series kicks off with back-to-back episodes that has all the main characters confronting what their lives could’ve been. Commodore Mark Thompson joins Chief Engineer Ken Gagne as we marvel at all the ways the non-canon The Animated Series (TAS) has influenced canon Trek; whether there’s a Quantum Prime DIrective; and how much better Shades of Green is than Shades of Grey. Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amaz...2024-10-271h 06

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastProdigy S2E03: Who Saves the Saviors & S2E04: Temporal Mechanics 101As the temporal mechanics of Prodigy’s second season grow even more skewed, can kids keep up? Yes, because our youthful crew are still modeling important lessons. Jankom Pog reminds kids to be true to themselves — while Dal reminds parents that kids that age can be difficult, not because anything is wrong with them, but because they’re kids. It’s a journey for everyone, including our co-hosts, Chief Engineer Ken Gagne and Commander Tiffany Bridge! This episode of Prodigy also features a second appearance by real-life astrophysicist Dr. Erin Macdonald, who last appeared in S1E20 “Supernova...2024-07-0755 min

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastDiscovery S5E07: Erigah & S5E08: LabyrinthsAre you ready to L’ak and Moll?! Our Breen and human couriers take center stage in what Ken and Bri deem the best and worst episodes of Star Trek: Discovery‘s final season. The ship’s visit to the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library was also a highlight, as was its librarian, Hy’Rell, whom Bri loved from the beginning and Ken admired by the end. But oh, how we wish characters — from Ariam to Picard’s son to Burnham herself — were less opaque about their fears so that it wouldn’t be such a surprise when they’re revealed! ...2024-05-221h 09

IndieSider - indie video game developers interviewsDemakes Decoded at PAX East 2024This past Sunday, for the first time since before the pandemic, I had the opportunity to share a panel with attendees of PAX East! Demakes Decoded: From HD to 8-Bit In an age of HD remasters, demakes buck the trend by reimagining a modern game for a more primitive console. Ever wanted to play Silent Hill 2 on the NES, Disco Elysium on Game Boy, or Portal on N64? Now you can! But how much of a game’s core gameplay is dependent on technology? What features are important to preserve, and how do you adapt th...2024-03-281h 02

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastLower Decks S4E07-10Bri and Ken finish the fourth season of Star Trek: Lower Decks with its final four episodes: “A Few Badgeys More”, “Caves”, “The Inner Fight”, and “Old Friends, New Planets”. Plenty of loose ends are tied up, spanning the breadth of Lower Decks as well as The Next Generation. We offer answers to the season’s hardest questions: How is Badgey like Lex Luthor? What connection does the Cerritos engineering crew have to the Uncharted video game series? And how would Captain Picard and Seven of Nine react to seeing Robert Duncan McNeill? Tune in to find out! Stream the audio...2023-11-221h 07

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastLower Decks S4E01-03 & Very Short Treks S1E01-02“Twovix”, “I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee”, and “In the Cradle of Vexilon” are Lower Decks‘ excellent parodies and homages to everything from Pokémon to Voyager, while Very Short Treks‘ “Skin a Cat” and “Holiday Party” celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Animated Series. Is it just us, or is Star Trek getting sillier? Whatever is happening, Ken and Bri are here for it — just like Ken was at Dragon Con, with all the tales to tell from meeting his favorite Starfleet actors!(The post Lower Decks S4E01-03 & Very Short Treks S1E01-02 first appeared on Transp...2023-09-2154 min

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastStrange New Worlds S2E04-05: Among the Lotus Eaters & CharadesKen and Bri review two Strange New Worlds episodes. Ken felt “Among the Lotus Eaters”, based was this season’s weakest episode to date, but even he was surprised to hear Bri call it one of the worst episodes of Trek ever! It’s reminiscent of the Enterprise episode “Twilight” and the Apple TV+ series Severance, all while being based on a passing line from the TOS pilot “The Cage“. We then enjoy a round of “Charades”, which dips back into the “Vulcans are funny!” well by giving them their own form of Festivus — yet the main plot for Bri was the heartb...2023-07-151h 12

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastPicard S3E06–07: The Bounty & DominionCommodore Dana Ross joins Chief Engineer Ken Gagne to review two episodes of Picard, including what Ken considers the best season’s weakest episode. Many characters from The Next Generation and Voyager return, while others depart; do we have too many threads to follow, or not enough? We pontificate about Changelings, Irumodic Syndrome, and Section 31, Picard’s recurring role as a savior to all mankind, the reunions (of both casts and ships) that drove us to tears, and the new show set in the future of Starfleet Academy. Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subs...2023-04-021h 26

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastPicard S3E02–03: Disengage & Seventeen SecondsThe momentum keeps going in the final season of Picard with two shocking revelations: one that had Ken literally screaming, the other we were both blasé about. Are TNG‘s characters staying in character? What are Riker and Picard up to? And does Worf take his tea with sugar? We also talk about Star Trek‘s many connections to Hungary, from Mrs. Columbo to the founder of Paramount; we ask ourselves who was the better Vulcan: Kirstie Alley or Kim Cattrall; we wonder what it’d look like if Man of Steel had been in color; and Ken get...2023-03-051h 14

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastPicard S3E01: The Next GenerationPicard‘s third and final season begins — and, as always, Bri and Ken are cautiously optimistic while brimming with questions. Can the writers find something more to Seven of Nine’s character than being ex-Borg? Will Bri’s theory of who Raffi’s handler prove correct? (Almost certainly.) Are the bad guys Romulan, and are they thinking with portals? Does Wil Wheaton’s Tumblr post make us want to cry? Where is Guinan? And just how many daughters does LeVar Burton have? Tangents include Ken calling in from Budapest, where he’ll make a point of visiting the Columbo st...2023-02-191h 07

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastLower Decks S3E10: The Stars at Night & Prodigy S1E11-12Ken and Bri recap the third season of Lower Decks while welcoming back Prodigy. Lower Decks has shot up our list of favorite modern Treks, though Ken still tends to overthink things; meanwhile, we continue to not be the target audience for Prodigy, which is a fun romp but tends to move too quickly for adults accustomed to hour-long adventures. Bonus material in this podcast includes a trip to Riverside, Iowa, future birthplace of James T. Kirk; stumbling across the Star Trek: Voyager arcade game at the Las Vegas Pinball Hall of Fame; and whether Ken and...2022-11-061h 04

Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #128: Reflecting on Eight YearsHost Ken Gagne concludes eight years of Polygamer with clips and reflections from eight of his most memorable episodes. The post Polygamer #128: Reflecting on Eight Years first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2022-07-2737 min

PolygamerPolygamer #128: Reflecting on Eight YearsHost Ken Gagne concludes eight years of Polygamer with clips and reflections from eight of his most memorable episodes. The post Polygamer #128: Reflecting on Eight Years first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2022-07-2737 min

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastDiscovery S4E03: Choose to LiveThe season’s third episode gets three subplots, and Bri and Ken are here to review them all! We’re disappointed with the illogic of a rogue Qowat Milat, though we’re always up for a good sword fight. We love Paul Stamets’ empathetic side, and we’re eager to see what comes next for Gray and Adira — as fraught as it may be, if history is any lesson. Oh, and we’re impressed by the callbacks to Picard‘s and Deep Space Nine‘s traditions, technology — and food! When you’re done with the show, be sure to check out Ryan’...2021-12-041h 04

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastLower Decks S1E01: Second ContactStar Trek: Lower Decks has debuted, and Transporter Lock returns to the air to review this new animated series! This half-hour comedy is faithful to Star Trek lore, but Ken and Bri find its humor falls flat. Lt. Commander Joe Strosnider of Joe’s Computer Museum joins the podcast crew as a special guest, lending his engineering insights into the premiere episode as we debate our favorite characters, most believable moments, unique applications of the holodeck, similarity to The Orville and A.C. Spahn’s The Endurance novels, and what it would look like to produce a Star Trek vers...2020-08-0843 min

Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #101: Gaming After Kids at PAX East 2020How do we hold onto our identity as gamers after becoming parents and find time for our favorite hobby? Ken Gagne talks with parents on this PAX East panel. The post Polygamer #101: Gaming After Kids at PAX East 2020 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-05-131h 03

PolygamerPolygamer #101: Gaming After Kids at PAX East 2020How do we hold onto our identity as gamers after becoming parents and find time for our favorite hobby? Ken Gagne talks with parents on this PAX East panel. The post Polygamer #101: Gaming After Kids at PAX East 2020 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-05-131h 03

Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #100: Voice actor Sarah ElmalehKen Gagne's podcast interview with Sarah Elmaleh, voice actor from video games Gone Home, Gears of War 5, Final Fantasy XV & co-founder of GameDev.World. The post Polygamer #100: Voice actor Sarah Elmaleh first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-04-151h 08

PolygamerPolygamer #100: Voice actor Sarah ElmalehKen Gagne's podcast interview with Sarah Elmaleh, voice actor from video games Gone Home, Gears of War 5, Final Fantasy XV & co-founder of GameDev.World. The post Polygamer #100: Voice actor Sarah Elmaleh first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-04-151h 08

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastPicard Season 1 reviewSusan Arendt of the Continue Podcast returns to the show to join Ken and Bri in reviewing the first season of Picard. We loved some of the new characters and were meh about others. Familiar faces were welcome, though is there such a thing as too much Seven of Nine? And was the season finale poetic, or cowardly? Tune in to find out! Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Overcast, Pandora, Pocket Casts, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Podchaser, or the Internet Archive. (The post Picard Season 1...2020-04-051h 14

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastPicard S1E10: Et in Arcadia Ego, Part IIKen & Bri jump right to the heartwrenching end of Picard’s first season finale, as familiar characters say their goodbyes — we didn’t want the game to end! Some of our predictions from part one were correct, but most were not, leaving us utterly unprepared for these gut punches. We remain hopeful of seeing more of Seven of Nine in her own rumored spinoff. For now, we bid adieu to mon capitan as we’ve known him. Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Overcast...2020-03-281h 09

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastPicard S1E09: Et in Arcadia Ego, Part IAmbassador Josh of the Federation Diplomatic Corps joins Ken and Bri to review the penultimate episode of Picard‘s first season. We finally arrive on the synth homeworld, where we find Data’s look-alike, Lore’s spiritual successor, a deteriorating admiral, and a blank android ready to host one lucky recipient. We have suspicions about who’s really who — and who must die! Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Overcast, Pandora, Pocket Casts, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Podchaser, or the Internet Archive. (The post Picard S1E09: Et in...2020-03-221h 13

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastPicard S1E08: Broken PiecesCharlynn Schmiedt of the Star Trek podcasts To the Journey and and Punch It joins Bri and Ken to discuss the antepenultimate episode of Picard‘s first season. The origin of the Zhat Vash is revealed, Seven of Nine takes on a new role, and Raffi tries to put Rios back together again as all the plots start to weave together. We also review Char’s favorite Trek series, Voyager, with a bonus recommendation of the Kirsten Beyer novel Full Circle. Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amaz...2020-03-151h 08

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastPicard S1E07: NepentheSo many feels! Jean-Luc is reunited with some of his old crew, providing a temporary safe haven as he and Soji plot their next move. This family has seen its share of pain, but they’re stronger together, bringing Bri and Ken to tears — we didn’t want this episode to end. Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Overcast, Pandora, Pocket Casts, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Podchaser, or the Internet Archive. (The post Picard S1E07: Nepenthe first appeared on Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcas 2020-03-1252 min

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastPicard S1E06: The Impossible BoxPicard, Soji, and Hugh finally cross paths in what Ken and Bri consider the best episode of the season so far. But the closer we get to the synth homeworld, the more questions and more theories we have! We sit down in person to connect the dots from TNG episodes “Descent”, “I, Borg”, and even “Encounter at Farpoint”, marveling that some Picard fans can enjoy the series without having the background of these characters and contexts. Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Overcast, Pan 2020-03-0543 min

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastPicard S1E05: Stardust City RagSeven of Nine returns in an episode that should’ve opened with a content warning. Ken and Bri debate Seven’s motivations, what’s happened to her since Voyager returned to the Alpha Quadrant, and whether we’ve seen the last of this character. Meanwhile, two different characters bid adieu to their sons this episode, and Agnes is all too briefly reunited with her lover. We have a theory about why she does what she does — a Transporter Lock original! Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Over...2020-02-2545 min

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastPicard S1E04: Absolute CandorEven those whom Jean-Luc Picard has wronged recognize a worthy, if lost, cause when they see it. Our beloved captain continues to assemble his party as Ken, Bri, and Amanda — appearing together for the first time! — admire Romulan warrior nuns, roll their eyes at ancient Borg rituals, and get hyped for a reunion of liberated Borg, old and new. Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Overcast, Pandora, Pocket Casts, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Podchaser, or the Internet Archive. (The post Picard S1E04: Absolute Candor first appeare...2020-02-161h 11

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastPicard S1E02: Maps and LegendsThe second episode of Picard introduces new characters and intrigue, rapidly advancing the plot while still not putting Jean-Luc on a starship. Ken and guest co-host Amanda are okay with this as we pull apart the threads of the Romulan’s Tal Shiar and Zhat Vash, our empathy (or lack thereof) for synthetic lifeforms, the integration of non-canon characters, and colorful metaphors in Trek. Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Overcast, Pandora, Pocket Casts, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Podchaser, or the Internet Archive. (The post Picard S1...2020-02-021h 26

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastPicard S1E01: RemembrancePatrick Stewart returns as Jean-Luc Picard in “Remembrance”, the pilot episode of Star Trek: Picard. Bri and Ken react to the return of this iconic character, how he’s changed over the last twenty years, and his ability to be the action star of this new series. We also puzzle over the connection between synthetics, Borg, and Romulan, and we spot the many tie-ins to the universe of The Next Generation as well as the 2009 movie. Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Overcast, Pandora, Pocket Casts...2020-01-2651 min

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastShort Treks: Children of MarsThe second season of Short Treks ends with “Children of Mars”, giving Ken and Bri plenty to talk about! We examine the Starfleet educational system; the prevalence of shuttlecraft, bullying, and physical books; how labor laws and vacation time work; and how First Contact Day is observed. More important, we piece together how this episode leads into next week’s debut of the Picard series. What involvement did Admiral Picard have in the attack of the rogue synths? What role do Section 31 and the Borg play, if any? There are many fine details hiding in “Children of Mars”; i...2020-01-1337 min

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastShort Treks: Ephraim and Dot & The Girl Who Made the StarsFor the first time in 45 years, Star Trek ventures into the frontier of animation! “Ephraim and Dot” is a comedic documentary about a tardigrade’s reproductive cycle, and “The Girl Who Made the Stars” is a tale of conquering one’s fear of the unknown. Ken and Bri review these two animated Short Treks, their place in Star Trek canon, and the promise they hold for future Star Trek series. Finally, we look back at the cast and crew we lost in 2019: D.C. Fontana, Robert Walker, Michael Lamper, Aron Eisenberg, and René Auberjonois. We encourage all listeners who...2020-01-0835 min

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastShort Treks: Ask NotWhen a decorated but dishonored Starfleet captain puts Cadet Thira Sidhu in an impossible situation, she must choose a side with lives on the line. To be or not to be? That is the question Sabriel and Ken pose to our guest, Dori Robinson, Boston theatre director and co-host of Shakespearean podcast The Mousetrap. Was Cadet Sidhu’s test calculating or cruel? How would we have responded in that same situation? Is any internship worth psychological torture? And what does it say about Number One? From Hamlet to Alexander Dumas’ man in the iron mask, the shortest Short Trek to d...2019-11-1740 min

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastWhat We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space NineOn the cusp of the new Picard series and a third season of Discovery, Ken and Sabriel pause to reflect on the best Star Trek series ever, as seen in Ira Steven Behr’s documentary, What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. This new film was released on home video this month, and seeing it both in theaters and on Blu Ray brought back a lot of memories for Bri and Ken. We review our favorite moments of both the documentary and the series it celebrates. Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lo...2019-08-2154 min

Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #88: The Art of Craft at PAX East 2019A PAX East 2019 panel, moderated by Ken Gagne, featuring independent artists who create arts and crafts inspired by video games. The post Polygamer #88: The Art of Craft at PAX East 2019 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2019-04-1059 min

PolygamerPolygamer #88: The Art of Craft at PAX East 2019A PAX East 2019 panel, moderated by Ken Gagne, featuring independent artists who create arts and crafts inspired by video games. The post Polygamer #88: The Art of Craft at PAX East 2019 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2019-04-1059 min

IndieSider - indie video game developers interviewsThe Return of Couch Play at PAX East 2019The tenth annual PAX East was held last month, and I was honored to host two panels of brilliant speakers. One, “The Art of Craft: Inspiring Game Creations”, can be seen and heard on the Polygamer podcast. The other was “The Return of Couch Play”, looking at offline multiplayer as an alternative to online games such as Fortnite, PUBG, and Tetris 99. Steam, PS+, and Xbox Live make it easier than ever to get matched online — yet gamers are increasingly rediscovering the appeal of local, offline play. What are the unique challenges and opportunities of taking a game off...2019-04-101h 02

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastDiscovery S2E07: Light and ShadowsA probe from the future that threatens humanity? That’s V’ger. A temporal visitor changing the past? That’s the Temporal Cold War. Burnham knocking out Georgiou to get her way? That’s the Discovery pilot. Big-brained aliens? That’s the Star Trek pilot. But how do they all tie together?! Every answer raises new questions, and Ken and Bri do their best to puzzle their way through. Later this month, come meet us at PAX East (March 28–31 in Boston, Mass.)! Ken will be moderating the panels “The Art of Craft: Inspiring Game Creations” and “The Return of Couch Pla...2019-03-0653 min

Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcastLaunch Sequence ActivatedWelcome to the premier episode of Transporter Lock, the weekly Star Trek: Discovery podcast! The first new Star Trek TV show in 12 years debuts on CBS All Access and Netflix on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Set ten years before Captain Kirk helmed the Enterprise, Discovery will be unlike any Trek before it — and we’re here to put it in context. Every week, Ken Gagne and Sabriel Mastin will be providing recaps, reviews, and analysis of each new episode. In this launch episode, we await the upcoming launch of Discovery by sharing our love for all the Star Treks that...2017-09-2228 min

Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #63: +1 to Journalism at PAX East 2017Ken Gagne, Susan Arendt, Alexander Sliwinski & Jonathan Holmes give advice for being a better writer in the video games industry in this PAX East 2017 panel. The post Polygamer #63: +1 to Journalism at PAX East 2017 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2017-04-121h 03

Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #56: Live at GaymerX EastPodcast alumni Ken Gagne, Matt Conn, Khadeja Merenkov, and Francesca Carletto-Leon reunite to share their inspiration for pursuing diversity in gaming. The post Polygamer #56: Live at GaymerX East first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2016-11-231h 07

Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesSide Quest #1: Star Trek Beyond with Sabriel MastinKen Gagne & Sabriel Mastin review the movie Star Trek Beyond (2016), from Krall as a villain to the references to Enterprise. The post Side Quest #1: Star Trek Beyond with Sabriel Mastin first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2016-08-031h 03

Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #45: You’re a Games Journalist! Now What?"You're a Games Journalist! Now What?", a panel by Ken Gagne at PAX East 2016 and featuring Susan Arendt, Samit Sarkar, Alexa Ray Corriea, and Holly Green. The post Polygamer #45: You’re a Games Journalist! Now What? first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2016-06-0858 min

Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #24: Happy Father’s Day, Edward F. GagneEdward F. Gagne reflects on 70 years of entertainment technology and, as a parent, how he raised a generation of geeks. The post Polygamer #24: Happy Father’s Day, Edward F. Gagne first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2015-06-241h 12

Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #23: GTFO director Shannon Sun-HigginsonKen Gagne & Monica Castillo interview Shannon Sun-Higginson, director of GTFO, a new documentary about women in gaming. The post Polygamer #23: GTFO director Shannon Sun-Higginson first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2015-06-1053 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsJumpstart Your Fundraising with Michael Derick, Ken Gagne, Donn HockmanDidn't attend the Jumpstart Your Fundraising meeting on January 26? Not a problem! We recorded the best advice, inspiration, and success stories for how you can fundraise toward a cure for multiple sclerosis. In this audio recording, you'll hear from Michael Derick about why he does the walk and how to recruit for your team; Ken Gagne on how to expand your fundraising network; and Donn Hockman on how to host sustainable fundraising events. Stay tuned next week for more excerpts from this MS Challenge Walk brainstorming session!2013-01-2820 min

MS Challenge TalkJumpstart Your Fundraising with Michael Derick, Ken Gagne, Donn HockmanDidn't attend the Jumpstart Your Fundraising meeting on January 26? Not a problem! We recorded the best advice, inspiration, and success stories for how you can fundraise toward a cure for multiple sclerosis. In this audio recording, you'll hear from Michael Derick about why he does the walk and how to recruit for your team; Ken Gagne on how to expand your fundraising network; and Donn Hockman on how to host sustainable fundraising events. Stay tuned next week for more excerpts from this MS Challenge Walk brainstorming session!2013-01-2820 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with first-timersWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with walkers and crew who participated in their first-ever MS Challenge Walk in 2012 about what brought them to the cause, how they trained for the undertaking, and their experiences on the trail. Those who spoke to Ken en route to the finish line include Rebecca Urquhart, Ashley Doyle, Trevor Fairbaugh, Rose Milefsky, Jodi Dwyer, Anne Marie Rogers, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Tigger, Sarah Matera, and Emily Flanders.2012-09-1700 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with first-timersWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with walkers and crew who participated in their first-ever MS Challenge Walk in 2012 about what brought them to the cause, how they trained for the undertaking, and their experiences on the trail. Those who spoke to Ken en route to the finish line include Rebecca Urquhart, Ashley Doyle, Trevor Fairbaugh, Rose Milefsky, Jodi Dwyer, Anne Marie Rogers, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Tigger, Sarah Matera, and Emily Flanders.2012-09-1722 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with Carolyn RossiWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Carolyn Rossi, captain of Walk With Wheels. When Carolyn was diagnosed with MS thirteen years ago, her friends wanted to do something to help. But how could she let them do something she wasn't willing to do herself? She signed up for MS Challenge Walk — and has been tackling it from her red wheelchair every year since. The only help she accepts is knowing her husband is on bicycle crew and her so...2012-09-0331 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with Carolyn RossiWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Carolyn Rossi, captain of Walk With Wheels. When Carolyn was diagnosed with MS thirteen years ago, her friends wanted to do something to help. But how could she let them do something she wasn't willing to do herself? She signed up for MS Challenge Walk — and has been tackling it from her red wheelchair every year since. The only help she accepts is knowing her husband is on bicycle crew and her so...2012-09-0331 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with Sara BromleyWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Sara Bromley, captain of Sara's Steele. Sara participated in her first MS Challenge Walk in 2011. Despite being an employee of the National MS Society's Connecticut chapter, she tackled the event with the same training and fundraising requirements as any walker. In this interview, hear her speak from the three perspectives of a patient with MS, a walker, and an NMSS employee.2012-08-2725 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with Sara BromleyWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Sara Bromley, captain of Sara's Steele. Sara participated in her first MS Challenge Walk in 2011. Despite being an employee of the National MS Society's Connecticut chapter, she tackled the event with the same training and fundraising requirements as any walker. In this interview, hear her speak from the three perspectives of a patient with MS, a walker, and an NMSS employee.2012-08-2700 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with Deb FlanaganWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Debra Flanagan of Jerry's Jems. Deb walks every year in honor of her father, who has lived with MS since before Deb can remember. In this interview, she talks about what is "normal" for a family with MS, what she gets from her NMSS family and on Facebook that she can't find anywhere else, and why Jerry's Jems doesn't feel competitive with other teams — because we're all on the same team: "The ul...2012-08-2032 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with Deb FlanaganWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Debra Flanagan of Jerry's Jems. Deb walks every year in honor of her father, who has lived with MS since before Deb can remember. In this interview, she talks about what is "normal" for a family with MS, what she gets from her NMSS family and on Facebook that she can't find anywhere else, and why Jerry's Jems doesn't feel competitive with other teams — because we're all on the same team: "The ul...2012-08-2000 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with Judy LecesseWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Judy Lecesse of Cocktails for a Cure. Having previously served on the crew as a member of the "lunch bunch", Judy is making MS Challenge Walk 2012 the first time she'll join her team's walkers in strolling 50 miles across Cape Cod. How does she go from no required fundraising to $1,500 minimum? By selling jewelry! Listen to her sales pitch and the interactions she has with her family-based team in this interview. Also check...2012-08-1322 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with Judy LecesseWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Judy Lecesse of Cocktails for a Cure. Having previously served on the crew as a member of the "lunch bunch", Judy is making MS Challenge Walk 2012 the first time she'll join her team's walkers in strolling 50 miles across Cape Cod. How does she go from no required fundraising to $1,500 minimum? By selling jewelry! Listen to her sales pitch and the interactions she has with her family-based team in this interview. Also check...2012-08-1322 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with Jodi DwyerWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Jodi Dwyer, captain of The Bean Team. When Jodi was diagnosed with MS just a few years ago, she immediately became an activist, walking the one-day Boston walk and becoming a crew captain at the MS Challenge Walk, where she organized events under the Big Top Tent. This year will mark her first as a walker. In this interview, Jodi discusses why she wasted no time in becoming involved in the NMSS...2012-08-0627 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with Jodi DwyerWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Jodi Dwyer, captain of The Bean Team. When Jodi was diagnosed with MS just a few years ago, she immediately became an activist, walking the one-day Boston walk and becoming a crew captain at the MS Challenge Walk, where she organized events under the Big Top Tent. This year will mark her first as a walker. In this interview, Jodi discusses why she wasted no time in becoming involved in the NMSS...2012-08-0627 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with Kim & Tim TynanWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Kim Tynan, captain of Gordon's Team, and her husband Tim. When Kim's brother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the family rallied by signing up for the first MS Challenge Walk in 2002. The intervening decade has seen the team and family grow in ways they never expected, with the spirit of the event becoming a part of their lives throughout the year. Learn why the Tynans look forward to being a part of...2012-07-3029 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with Kim & Tim TynanWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Kim Tynan, captain of Gordon's Team, and her husband Tim. When Kim's brother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the family rallied by signing up for the first MS Challenge Walk in 2002. The intervening decade has seen the team and family grow in ways they never expected, with the spirit of the event becoming a part of their lives throughout the year. Learn why the Tynans look forward to being a part of...2012-07-3029 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with The GeneralWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with John Keefe, known to many as "The General". With his military garb and drill sergeant-like demeanor, The General (or sometimes "Sarge") has been rallying the troops of MS Challenge Walk for more than a decade. In this interview, John commends walkers for not resting on the sidelines and instead doing something to find a cure for his bride's MS, and reflects on the heroes who have inspired him along the trail and...2012-07-2329 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with The GeneralWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with John Keefe, known to many as "The General". With his military garb and drill sergeant-like demeanor, The General (or sometimes "Sarge") has been rallying the troops of MS Challenge Walk for more than a decade. In this interview, John commends walkers for not resting on the sidelines and instead doing something to find a cure for his bride's MS, and reflects on the heroes who have inspired him along the trail and...2012-07-2329 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with Jenny McKenzieWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Jenny McKenzie, captain of Team Hot Pack. This team of physical therapists made a colorful debut at MS Challenge Walk 2011, vibrantly strolling across the Cape with their hot pink sweat socks and shirts that screamed, "FEEL THE BURN!" Now in their second year, the Hot Pack will again be making the trek from upstate New York to participate in MS Challenge Walk. Listen to where they find their sense of community while...2012-07-1625 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with Jenny McKenzieWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Jenny McKenzie, captain of Team Hot Pack. This team of physical therapists made a colorful debut at MS Challenge Walk 2011, vibrantly strolling across the Cape with their hot pink sweat socks and shirts that screamed, "FEEL THE BURN!" Now in their second year, the Hot Pack will again be making the trek from upstate New York to participate in MS Challenge Walk. Listen to where they find their sense of community while...2012-07-1625 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with MaryAnn RollingsWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with MaryAnn Rollings, otherwise known as "The Flag Lady". Every year, MaryAnn walks 50 miles, accompanied by a walking stick adorned with a growing number of bandannas. And each year, MaryAnn adds to the bandannas another name of someone who inspires her to complete MS Challenge Walk. Listen to her tell the story of how she came to the event and the heroes she's met along the way.2012-07-0900 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with MaryAnn RollingsWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with MaryAnn Rollings, otherwise known as "The Flag Lady". Every year, MaryAnn walks 50 miles, accompanied by a walking stick adorned with a growing number of bandannas. And each year, MaryAnn adds to the bandannas another name of someone who inspires her to complete MS Challenge Walk. Listen to her tell the story of how she came to the event and the heroes she's met along the way.2012-07-0926 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with Wendy SmithWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Wendy Smith, captain of team Walk With Wendy. With the support of her husband and son and many friends, Wendy has both walked and crewed MS Challenge Walk. In this interview, she discusses the challenges of tackling 50 miles with MS and the joys of having a community and family supporting her.2012-07-0200 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with Wendy SmithWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Wendy Smith, captain of team Walk With Wendy. With the support of her husband and son and many friends, Wendy has both walked and crewed MS Challenge Walk. In this interview, she discusses the challenges of tackling 50 miles with MS and the joys of having a community and family supporting her.2012-07-0229 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with Kathy Hannon & John SteinmannWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Kathy Hannon and John Steinmann: siblings, former members of the Scrap Dogs, and now co-captains of Team Sole Train. These two energetic walkers have mastered the art of working with their community, collaborating with local businesses to run creative and mutually beneficial fundraisers. Listen as they share their tips and tricks for meeting and exceeding their goals.2012-06-2530 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with Kathy Hannon & John SteinmannWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Kathy Hannon and John Steinmann: siblings, former members of the Scrap Dogs, and now co-captains of Team Sole Train. These two energetic walkers have mastered the art of working with their community, collaborating with local businesses to run creative and mutually beneficial fundraisers. Listen as they share their tips and tricks for meeting and exceeding their goals.2012-06-2530 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with Heather HancockWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Heather Hancock. Hancock first participated in MS Challenge Walk in 2003 in honor of her grandmother. A year later, Heather received her own diagnosis of MS. Her work as a physical therapist has given her a unique perspective on the trials of MS, yet she's never let it stop her from captaining team All Smiles for 50 Miles as she and her friends together walk the Cape Cod Rail Trail to defeat MS. Heather...2012-06-1829 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with Heather HancockWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Heather Hancock. Hancock first participated in MS Challenge Walk in 2003 in honor of her grandmother. A year later, Heather received her own diagnosis of MS. Her work as a physical therapist has given her a unique perspective on the trials of MS, yet she's never let it stop her from captaining team All Smiles for 50 Miles as she and her friends together walk the Cape Cod Rail Trail to defeat MS. Heather...2012-06-1800 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with Marianne DilworthWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with crew person Marianne Dilworth. It took Marianne a few years to "come out" with her diagnosis of MS, but since she did, she has relentlessly supported any and all National MS Society events. "Pocahontas" can be found cheering, blasting music, and handing out hugs and kisses to walkers, bicyclists, motorists, and anyone else who needs support anywhere else on the route. In this podcast, you'll learn her reason for such passionate dedication — an...2012-06-1126 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with Marianne DilworthWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with crew person Marianne Dilworth. It took Marianne a few years to "come out" with her diagnosis of MS, but since she did, she has relentlessly supported any and all National MS Society events. "Pocahontas" can be found cheering, blasting music, and handing out hugs and kisses to walkers, bicyclists, motorists, and anyone else who needs support anywhere else on the route. In this podcast, you'll learn her reason for such passionate dedication — an...2012-06-1126 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with Johanna DiFabioWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Johanna Hising DiFabio. After being diagnosed with MS, Johanna fought back by signing up for Boston Walk MS. Having walked those three miles, she and her team decided to "kick it up a notch" and tackle MS Challenge Walk. With the minimum fundraising going from $25 to $1,500, Johanna learned to be persistent with her efforts, sharing her personal story and asking for support not just once but many times. Resources that Johanna recommends...2012-06-0400 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with Johanna DiFabioWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Johanna Hising DiFabio. After being diagnosed with MS, Johanna fought back by signing up for Boston Walk MS. Having walked those three miles, she and her team decided to "kick it up a notch" and tackle MS Challenge Walk. With the minimum fundraising going from $25 to $1,500, Johanna learned to be persistent with her efforts, sharing her personal story and asking for support not just once but many times. Resources that Johanna recommends...2012-06-0427 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with Todd KrohneWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Todd Krohne of team Krohne's Buzzards. Todd's involvement with MS Challenge Walk began shortly after he was diagnosed with MS. He then moved from participant to organizer as Director of Development for the Greater New England Chapter of the National MS Society, after years of which he is now again a walker. In this interview, Todd reflects on the changes to the walk and his relationship to it over the years, and...2012-05-2800 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with Todd KrohneWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. This week, host Ken Gagne speaks with Todd Krohne of team Krohne's Buzzards. Todd's involvement with MS Challenge Walk began shortly after he was diagnosed with MS. He then moved from participant to organizer as Director of Development for the Greater New England Chapter of the National MS Society, after years of which he is now again a walker. In this interview, Todd reflects on the changes to the walk and his relationship to it over the years, and...2012-05-2827 min

MS Challenge Talk - Stories of living with multiple sclerosis & fundraising for a cure on Cape Cod, MassachusettsTalking with Susan Cohn-ChildWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. In this inaugural episode, host Ken Gagne interviews Susan Cohn-Child, captain of team Lemon Aid. Susan was diagnosed with MS when she was 30 years old and has been using MS Challenge Walk as a way to fight back since the event's launch in 2002. From her son running a lemonade stand to her her husband donating his photography skills, Susan has rallied her family and her community around this personal cause. As a member of the event's steering committee, she...2012-05-0800 min

MS Challenge TalkTalking with Susan Cohn-ChildWelcome to MS Challenge Talk, a weekly audio recording that introduces you to the people and stories behind MS Challenge Walk. In this inaugural episode, host Ken Gagne interviews Susan Cohn-Child, captain of team Lemon Aid. Susan was diagnosed with MS when she was 30 years old and has been using MS Challenge Walk as a way to fight back since the event's launch in 2002. From her son running a lemonade stand to her her husband donating his photography skills, Susan has rallied her family and her community around this personal cause. As a member of the event's steering committee, she...2012-05-0829 min