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SPAWNPOINTGamer Dad vs. Game DeveloperSpawnpoint host and Crossplay editor Patrick Klepek is joined by Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred game director Brent Gibson to discuss playing and making games as a parent. Gibson, importantly, is the father to an 11-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son, but his day job involves working on a video game that has to be fun for a player who might have dozens of hours available every month, or in the case of most parents, only a handful.Crossplay subscribers get access to episodes early at https://crossplay.news This is a public episode. If...2025-05-2139 min
SPAWNPOINTSpawnpoint, Episode 08: The Switch 2 Is HereRumors of a new Switch have been floating around for quite literally years now, but later this year, a new Switch arrives. How much will it cost? We don’t know. What games are coming at launch and later? Nintendo hasn’t said. The more important question for Spawnpoint hosts Patrick Klepek and Keza MacDonald, however, is whether they’re buying one Switch 2—or a new Switch for everyone in the house. We unpack this and more, as we start to think about the Switch 2’s impending arrival.Crossplay subscribers get access to episodes early at https://crossplay...2025-02-041h 02
SPAWNPOINTSpawnpoint, Episode 07: Mario PartiesFor years, Keza has avoided bringing Mario Party into the home, worried how her children would react. Would they fight the same way she used to with her brother? For Patrick, could his children get over the fact that both of them can’t be Peach? All this and more on the latest episode of Spawnpoint, the official podcast of Crossplay, including discussion on our kids’ relationship with video games and gift buying.Crossplay subscribers get access to episodes early at https://crossplay.newsTimestamps:* 00:01:02 — Keza finished her book!* 00:02:41 — Journeys in e-learni...2024-11-271h 07
SPAWNPOINTSpawnpoint, Episode 06: Holding HandsWelcome back to another episode of Spawnpoint! Keza is back from visiting the Nintendo museum in Japan, while Patrick is playing a familiar game: allergies or cold? What they have in common, though, are children who are obsessed with Astro Bot, but they’ve struggled with playing the game in different ways. Plus, while Keza isn’t high on the new Zelda, her children are having a blast. We also talk about the weight jobs and careers have on being a parent, and how ours have impacted our kids.Crossplay subscribers get access to episodes early at http...2024-10-141h 03
The Nextlander PodcastSpookin' with ScoopsWhat gets horror aficionado Patrick Klepek scared? Find out as he joins us to chat scary movies, Echoes of Wisdom, and much more!
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(00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.
(00:00:10) Intro
(00:00:38) Patrick Klepek is here!
(00:00:48) Patrick's ridiculous history of video game jobs
(00:06:09) We've got Mr. Horror here, it's October... let's talk horror!2024-10-032h 10
SPAWNPOINTEven Busy Parents Love Dragon's Dogma 2This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.crossplay.newsIt’s time for another Spawnpoint bonus episode exclusively for Crossplay subscribers, in which Patrick and Keza sit down to discuss one of the few very long video games they’ve played and finished this year, Capcom’s Dragon’s Dogma 2. We’re both parents, but why did we prioritize finishing this over, say, any other game? Being a parent means picking and…2024-09-1221 min
Decoding TVEp. 33 - 'The Gentlemen' Is 'Entourage' For British GangstersIn this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of season 1 of The Gentlemen on Netflix.This week brought more details about The Acolyte cancellation and the promise of additional seasons of Ted Lasso. What do David and Patrick make of these developments? And are we excited for a Vision-focused TV series to finish the unofficial WandaVision trilogy? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:Lord of the Rings: Th...2024-08-291h 21
SPAWNPOINTSpawnpoint, Episode 05: What Do We Want Governments to Do About Games?Spawnpoint returns, with Patrick Klepek (Crossplay) and Keza MacDonald (The Guardian) mulling over Turkey recently banning Roblox, increasing regulatory scrutiny over video games, and a growing panic among world governments about social media, to ask a seemingly simple question: what do we want them to do about? In the mailbag, we sympathize with a father simply trying to help his kid make reasonable purchases on an Xbox and having to fight through a load of red tape.Crossplay subscribers get access to episodes early at https://crossplay.newsTimestamps:* 00:01:05 — Family vacations are complicated...2024-08-161h 00
Decoding TVEp. 28 - Why Aren't People Watching Apple TV+?In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss what they thought of The Boys season 4.Is Euphoria season 3 actually going to happen?(!) Where can you expect to stream Homicide: Life on the Street? Why aren’t people watching Apple TV+ shows? And is the Apple TV+ gravy train for creators really over? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:Presumed Innocent season 1 (Apple TV+)Shownotes:00:14:20 - Homicide: Life on the Street w...2024-07-251h 39
SPAWNPOINTSpawnpoint Bonus: Making Time For Long Video GamesThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.crossplay.newsCrossplay subscribers, you’re in for a treat: the first Spawnpoint bonus episode. This podcast is exclusive to paying subscribers at Crossplay! On Spawnpoint, Patrick and Keza rarely have time to talk about the games they’re playing, so now, one per month, our two hosts will get together to talk about what THEY’VE been playing—not they’re kids! What a c…2024-07-2217 min
SPAWNPOINTSpawnpoint, Ep. 04: Direct to the HeartApologies for the re-send on this, but it looks like there was an audio goof on this that I did not notice while I was on holiday last week. It should be fixed now. Sorry!!! -pkIt’s been a minute, but Spawnpoint is back, featuring Patrick (Crossplay) and Keza (The Guardian). Patrick and Keza actually met up IRL recently, but neglected to record a podcast in-person! Total geniuses. Nonetheless, we walk through our (ecstatic!) reactions to the latest Nintendo Direct, Patrick’s oldest falling for the latest Super Monkey Ball, and Keza’s youngest trying to grasp...2024-07-081h 05
SPAWNPOINTThe Gamer EducatorYou’ve read Ash Brandin’s words on Crossplay, now hear from “The Gamer Educator'' in their own voice, as well. Ash joins Patrick to discuss what prompted Ash to start an Instagram account about helping parents navigate games, screen time, and technology, and in-between dodging school bell noises, the two discuss establishing digital literacy for young kids. Crossplay subscribers get access to episodes early at https://crossplay.newsTimestamps:* 00:02:00 — How Patrick and Ash Met* 00:06:20 — The Gamer Educator Origins* 00:09:33 — Gamification in the Classroom* 00:23:11 — The Morality of Screen Time* 00...2024-05-1759 min
SPAWNPOINTDeath of the FatherSpawnpoint is excited to welcome actor Abubakar Salim (Raised By Wolves, House of the Dragon, Assassin’s Creed Origins) for a touching conversation about Tales of Kenzera: Zau, a video game about processing the grief associated with the death of Abubakar’s father. A little more than a decade ago, Patrick Klepek’s own father died of a heart attack, and the two find common ground on the often lonely path to understanding what to make of such sadness.Timestamps:* 00:00:43 - What is Tales of Kenzera: Zau?* 00:03:57 - Fathers and Video Games* 00...2024-04-2628 min
SPAWNPOINTSpawnpoint, Episode 03: The Strange Sadness of Theme ParksWelcome to another episode of Spawnpoint, a podcast hosted by Patrick Klepek and Keza MacDonald, two parents trying to navigate the increasingly complex world of raising children and gaming. On this episode, we unpack navigating theme parks with children, after Patrick’s trip to Disneyland and Super Nintendo World, while Keza recounts visiting the Pokémon International Championships with her family and uncovers an old Pokémon childhood trauma. Lastly, we chat through our collective experiences dealing with the world of parental controls.Crossplay subscribers get access to episodes early at https://crossplay.newsTimestamps:2024-04-191h 05
SPAWNPOINTFinding New Games For Your Kids Is Weirdly DifficultSpawnpoint is thrilled to be joined by Andy Robertson, editor of Family Gaming Database, a wonderful website to sort through the thousands of video games released each year and figure out which ones are best for you and the kiddos in your life. Patrick and Andy chat about how their experiences as parents led them to creating Crossplay and Family Gaming Database, and how it’s had them confronting the many ways the video game industry doesn’t help parents.Crossplay subscribers get access to episodes early at https://crossplay.news, and you can visit the Family Gami...2024-04-0558 min
Decoding TVDecoding TV Ep. 12 - Does The World Need An(other) X-Files Reboot?In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV and discuss the seventh episode of Shogun (Hulu/FX).Is the true story behind Netflix’s 3 Body Problem more intricate than the show itself? What are the chances that 3 Body Problem will get a second season? Are we looking forward to Ryan Coogler’s take on The X-Files (if it even happens)? And what did we think of this week’s relatively quiet episode of Shogun? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Homewo...2024-04-041h 25
Decoding TVDecoding TV Ep. 11 - Getting to the Root of the 3 Body ProblemIn this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the first three episodes of 3 Body Problem (Netflix) and the sixth episode of Shogun (Hulu/FX).What do we think of a new John Wells/Noah Wyle hospital-themed team-up? Was it cool for Pete Davidson to leave Bupkis like that? Will we ever see another season of Euphoria? And is 3 Body Problem a worthy TV follow-up from the creators of Game of Thrones? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!...2024-03-281h 39
SPAWNPOINTSpawnpoint, Episode 02: The Privileged PrincessThe second episode of Spawnpoint is here, with your gaming parents, Keza and Patrick, returning for another monthly chat. This time, Patrick’s daughter discovers (begrudgingly) how a demo works, and Keza puzzles over people worrying about her son’s Pokémon obsession. We also discuss the concept of boundaries in a world where it’s increasingly possible for parents to digitally snoop on their children, wonder whether our collective obsession with Balatro is a problem, and answer your questions. We also have timestamps for the podcast now!Crossplay subscribers get access to episodes early at http...2024-03-201h 03
Decoding TVDecoding TV Ep. 9 - They Just Went to the Sexytime PoolIn this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the first two episodes of of The Gentlemen (Netflix) and the fourth episode of Shogun (Apple TV+).What do we think of the Oscars this year? Why would they show us the stars of upcoming films without telling us what the films are, exactly? Does The Gentleman on Netflix capture the magic of Guy Ritchie’s early British gangster pics? And what did we think of that scene in this week’s Shogun? Listen to hear us...2024-03-141h 29
SPAWNPOINTCrossplay Podcast Interview: Jenova ChenWelcome back to another episode of Spawnpoint, the official Crossplay podcast. This week, an interview with Flower and Journey designer Jenova Chen about his popular online social game, Sky: Children of the Light. Jenova opens up about being a parent, and what it’s like running a massively multiplayer online game where you have to make difficult calls about harassment, bullying, and the private lives of children.Crossplay subscribers get access to episodes early at https://crossplay.news. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac...2024-03-0837 min
Decoding TVDecoding TV Ep. 8 - Stealing Paperclips from CTUIn this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek run down what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the season premiere of The Regime (Max) and the next episode of Shogun (Apple TV+).What do we think of the prospect of more Rings of Power from the same showrunners? Would we buy a Sopranos ice cream booth for $82K? Is Kate Winslet enough to maintain our interest in The Regime? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more!Homework for next week:Shogun Ep 4 (Hulu/FX)The Gentlemen...2024-03-071h 29
Decoding TVDecoding TV Ep. 7 - How Many Pimples Do I Have To Watch Pop?In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen, Jessie Earl, and Patrick Klepek discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then discuss the season premieres of Shogun (Hulu/FX) and Constellation (Apple TV+).Are we excited about the new Game of Thrones spinoff? Is it really a good idea to try to bring Harry Potter back in TV form? Does Constellation have more to offer beyond a mystery box? Is Shogun really as good as everybody says it is? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more!Homework for next we...2024-02-291h 32
Decoding TVBonus Ep. - Expats Season FinaleIn this Decoding TV bonus episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the first season of Lulu Wang’s Expats on Prime Video, including:Episode 1 - The PeakEpisode 2 - MongkokEpisode 3 - Mid-LevelsEpisode 4 - MainlandEpisode 5 - CentralEpisode 6 - HomeThis show has some gorgeous cinematography and great acting, but left both of us feeling a bit cold. What was it about the show that made it inaccessible? Why was episode 5 such an amazing tour-de-force by comparison? How did we feel about the way the show wrapped up all the plots? And do we believe that Nicole Kidman would ever...2024-02-271h 02
Decoding TVDecoding TV Ep. 6 - Zero Subtlety WhatsoeverNOTE: We’re planning to do a mailbag bonus episode soon! Let us know your questions and TV recommendations by emailing us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com.In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show and the season finale of True Detective: Night Country. Is Jon Stewart still the voice we need right now? Did True Detective: Night Country stick the landing? Are people out of control for going after Alan Sepinwall for liking it? Is Nic Pizzolatto acting like a cringe-y asshole online (again)? Listen t...2024-02-211h 34
SPAWNPOINTWelcome to SpawnpointCrossplay founder and editor Patrick Klepek is joined by The Guardian’s games editor, Keza MacDonald, for the first episode of Crossplay’s new podcast, Spawnpoint. Patrick (father of two daughters, ages 7 and 3) and Keza (mother of 4 and 7-year-old boys, stepmum to an 18-year-old) discuss what it’s like parenting children in a world obsessed with video games, and what to expect from the future of this podcast. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crossplay.news/subscribe2024-02-191h 09
Decoding TVThe Curse Ep. 10 - Green QueenStay tuned to the podcast next week as we re-launch in a new weekly format!In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen are joined by Jessie Earl to discuss the tenth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Young Hearts.”Well folks. What to say about this one? The first 20 minutes of this episode is standard Curse fare, with a healthy dose of awkwardness and obliviousness. But then the show takes a hard pivot and really swings for the fences with its final hour. Is it successful? Is it thrilling? Is it a...2024-01-131h 23
Decoding TVThe Curse Ep. 9 - Young HeartsIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the ninth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Young Hearts.”In this episode, Whitney has an awkward encounter with Cara at a spa, but what does it say about her character? Fliplanthropy tries to make the pivot to a show where Whitney and Asher love each other more, but will it work? What exactly was Asher doing in the bathroom anyway? And how did Whitney react to Asher’s final plea at the end? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Lin...2024-01-0657 min
Decoding TVThe Curse Ep. 8 - Down and DirtyIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the eighth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Down and Dirty.”In this episode, Asher and Whitney’s marriage strains to the breaking point and Whitney’s manipulation begin to spiral out even further. Who do we think actually tried to bait Asher with the chicken? What did Whitney do in the bathroom/elevator with that strange man? WTF is Dougie trying to accomplish with Nala, exactly? And what did we think of the pilot episode of Fliplanthropy on YouTube? Listen to hear us discuss all...2023-12-3058 min
Decoding TVThe Curse Ep. 7 - Self-ExclusionIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the seventh episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Self-Exclusion.”In this episode, the cracks begin to show in Whitney and Asher’s marriage. But to what extent are the cracks real vs. Whitney putting on a show? How much does it cost to buy a racist mini-golf statue these days? Is it worth having a lock on your freezer if you have roommates? And what do we think is really going on with the shooting style of The Curse? Listen to hear us discuss all these...2023-12-2358 min
Decoding TVThe Curse Ep. 6 - The Fire Burns OnIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the sixth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “The Fire Burns On.”In this short episode, Whitney and Dougie hatch a plan to betray Asher. Is this the beginning of the end for our favorite reality couple? Is there any hope for “Fliplanthropy”? Who would leave chicken in a fire station bathroom? Is “Green Queen” actually a good name? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)c...2023-12-1649 min
The Nextlander PodcastSuddenly, KlepekWith Brad and Alex unexpectedly out Patrick Klepek answers the call to chat about Fortnite and the kids, the end of E3, and The Game Awards!
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CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.
(00:00:09) Intro
(00:00:30) Patrick Klepek is here!
(00:01:53) Lego Fortnite and the kids
(00:10:37) Where are all the plastic intruments?
(00:12:52) What's hot with the...2023-12-141h 34
Decoding TVThe Curse Ep. 5 - It's a Good DayIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the fifth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “It’s a Good Day.”In this episode, Whitney continues charging headfirst into her misguided plans to help the community. But how do we think it’s all going to go wrong this time around? Is 80 degrees really too hot for the inside of a house? Is Asher just a powder keg waiting to go off at any moment? And why would being on camera motivate anyone to burst into song? Listen to hear us discuss all thes...2023-12-0951 min
Decoding TVThe Curse Ep 4 - Under The Big TreeIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the fourth episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime, “Under the Big Tree.”This episode is a clear middle chapter, developing some characters and letting a few plotlines simmer before presumably bigger events explode sometime in the future. How well is the Dougie storyline working for us and where do we think it’s heading?Links:Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comListen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, CrossplayF...2023-12-0257 min
Decoding TVThe Curse Ep 3 - Questa LaneIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the third episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime.This episode ventures out of the land of cringe and into the scary land of sadcringe, requiring several multi-layered performances. How well did we think our main actors pulled off these moments? What do we think this show is trying to say about the impact of well-meaning, ill-thought-out progressive machinations? And should you ever run after girls while waving a $100 bill? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Email...2023-11-2554 min
Decoding TVThe Curse Ep 2 - Pressure's Looking Good So FarIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the second episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime.This episode maintains the agonizing cringe and awkwardness of the first episode as Asher and Whitney get involved with a local art show. But in what ways is Whitney blundering through this situation that make it so painful? What do we make of Dougie’s backstory and where the show is going with it? And what exactly is going on at the end of the episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!2023-11-1858 min
Decoding TVThe Curse Ep 1 - Land of EnchantmentIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the first episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime. We’ll be covering this show weekly through January 2024 and we hope you’ll have a chance to join us for it!This show features a core trio of incredible talent (Benny Safdie, Nathan Fielder, and Emma Stone). How did we feel their skills were applied in this episode? Where is the show most insightful and where is it taking cheap shots? How painful of an experience did we find watching this episode to be? Why should...2023-11-141h 02
Decoding TVBonus Ep. - Five Nights At Freddy's In this bonus episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie currently streaming on Peacock.What is the appeal of this videogame property? Is it possible to take any of these characters seriously? How did the videogame’s lore interact with the story they were trying to tell? And why is this movie so good for society even if we ultimately don’t like it very much? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Email us and let us know what you think at decodi...2023-10-3154 min
Decoding TVLoki S2E04 - Heart of the TVAIn this episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen dive into Loki season 2 episode 4, “Heart of the TVA.”This episode delivers on the best of what this show has to offer. But is that enough? What are the moments that shocked Patrick and David? How close did that scene come to being rated R? Do we think that the backstories of Renslayer, General Dox, and Victor Timely got quite enough time in the oven? What could possibly happen after that ending? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!We’ll be covering Loki weekly right...2023-10-271h 15
Decoding TVLoki S2E03 - 1893In this episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen dive into Loki season 2 episode 3, “1893.”This episode sees the return of Ravonna Renslayer and Miss Minutes. But, like, what is Miss Minutes’ deal exactly? Does she have physical properties? Do we care about her quest for a human body? What did we think of Jonathan Major’s performance as Victor Timely? How delightful is it to see Mobius and Loki in 19th century Chicago? And can this show stick to one plotline for longer than a single episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!We’ll be...2023-10-2053 min
Decoding TVLoki S2E02 - Breaking BradIn this episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen dive into Loki season 2 episode 2, “Breaking Brad.” But first: a conversation about how Marvel has been handling TV, and how that might change moving forward.This episode sees Loki finally reuniting with Sylvie after some adventures apart. But why does it feel like this show is actually two separate shows fighting against each other? What was it like to see Loki use some more of that old trickster magic again? And does this show actually need superhero action scenes to be exciting? Listen to hear us discuss all these questio...2023-10-131h 00
Decoding TVThis Week In Streaming: The Continental: From The World of John Wick Season 1This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the entire first season of The Continental: From The World of John Wick, including:Episode 2 - Loyalty to the MasterEpisode 3 - Theatre of PainAs predicted, the season (series?) finale had action scene after action scene. But were any of them any good? What were our favorite and least favorite moments? Did this show bring enough to the (high) table to warrant revisiting the...2023-10-0958 min
Decoding TVLoki S2E01 - OuroborosIn this episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen dive into Loki’s season 2 premiere, “Ouroboros” We start by talking about our thoughts about what Loki season 1 did well and where we felt it could’ve improved. Then, it’s time for a full-blown review and recap of the first episode of season 2.We’ve missed the world of the Time Variance Authority! Is there any MCU show that has ever looked better than Loki? How painful does Loki’s time-slipping look, exactly? How do we feel about the Jonathan Majors of it all? How perfect is Ke Huy Quan for t...2023-10-0659 min
Decoding TVThis Week In Streaming: The Continental Ep 1 - Brothers In ArmsThis Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the first episode of The Continental: From The World of John Wick, “Brothers In Arms.”How well did this show use the universe of the John Wick movies? Was it a good decision to center the entire show around [REDACTED]? Was it really worth it to cast Mel Gibson in this show? (Spoiler: No). What is the point of the KD/Mayhew storyline? Most impo...2023-09-2249 min
Decoding TVThis Week In Streaming: One Piece Eps 1-3Support this podcast by becoming a paid member at DecodingTV.com.This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. On this episode, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the first three episodes of One Piece streaming right now on Netflix:Episode 1 - Romance DawnEpisode 2 - The Man in the Straw HatEpisode 3 - Tell No TalesHow well did One Piece build its fantastical world? Is it doing enough to satisfy existing fans while drawing in folks not familiar with its...2023-09-141h 17
Decoding TVThis Week In Streaming: How To with John Wilson Season 3This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. This week, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the docuseries How To with John Wilson, which is streaming right now on Max.In each episode of How To, documentarian John Wilson ostensibly sets out to answer a basic question: how to find a public restroom, how to clean your ears, how to watch the game, etc. But in reality, the show is an intimate portrait of life's beautiful mundanity, with Wilson taking the ep...2023-09-0856 min
Decoding TVThis Week In Streaming: TelemarketersSupport this podcast by becoming a paid member at DecodingTV.com.This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. This week, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the three-part HBO docuseries Telemarketers, which is streaming right now on Max.Telemarketers is about two former telemarketers who witness the corruption and exploitation of one telemarketing firm in particular, Civic Development Group (CDG), and make it their life’s mission to try and take the company—and the industry—down. Its sprawli...2023-09-011h 05
The Sunday ScrollInterview with Patrick KlepekHey folks! If you'd love to hear 90 minutes of Remap & Crossplay's Patrick Klepek being charming and insightful then this episode is for you!If you're thinking "hey didn't John say this episode would also have some news magazine segments," you're totally right! I talk a bit about why this episode didn't quite come together the way I wanted, but the good news is that the planned conversation with Patrick was amazing and worthy of releasing now instead of next month.Big thanks to Patrick! Please go check out Remap and Crossplay if you haven't. I'm...2023-08-281h 43
Real Time StrategyParenting and Gaming with Remap’s Patrick KlepekGames journalist Patrick Klepek (VICE’s Waypoint, Kotaku, Giant Bomb) has covered the industry for over 20 years, and now he’s applying his experience to a needed space for games writing: parenting. Patrick joins us to discuss his gaming and parenting newsletter, Crossplay, give his advice to TriplePoint’s newest dad Nick Shepherd, explain Roblox, and more.
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00:00:00 – Intro
00:02:07 – Patrick’s first E3
00:07:04 – Ahsoka premiere impressions
00:14:40 – What is Crossplay?
00:21:07 – Writing about gaming for parents
00:30:23 – Building a community on Substack
00:42:24 – Personal life boundaries for writing2023-08-251h 23
Decoding TVBonus Ep. - MovieTok and the Future of Criticism (feat. Myles McNutt)Today we're launching a new series of bonus episodes where Patrick Klepek and I talk about a topic that’s in the news or something that’s caught our attention recently. Assuming folks enjoy these (if you do, let us know via email at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com!), we’ll keep doing them. The first few of these will be free but eventually they will be exclusive to paid Decoding TV subscribers. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to get the best Decoding TV experience.Today we welcome Myles McNutt from the Episodic Medium Substack who joins...2023-08-1944 min
Decoding TVThis Week In Streaming: Twisted Metal Season 1Thanks to our paid subscribers at DecodingTV.com for making this podcast possible.This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week.This week, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the final five episodes of Twisted Metal, now streaming on Peacock.Episode 6 - DRVTHRUEpisode 7 - NUTH0UZEpisode 8 - EV3L1NEpisode 9 - R04DK11Episode 10 - SHNGRLAWe begin by discussing our overall thoughts, then dive into full spoilers starting at around 16:07 into the podcast. What did we...2023-08-1859 min
Decoding TVThis Week In Streaming: Twisted Metal Eps 1-5This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that covers the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. This week, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss the first five episodes of Twisted Metal, which is streaming right now on Peacock:Episode 1 - WLUDRVEpisode 2 - 3RNCRCSEpisode 3 - NTHLAW1Episode 4 - WHZDAREEpisode 5 - CRZSRDSWe begin by discussing our overall thoughts, then dive into full spoilers starting at around 22:00 into the podcast. What makes Anthony Mackie so compelling in this show? Does Will Arnett doing a good job of voicing a killer clown...2023-08-111h 05
Decoding TVThis Week In Streaming: Full CircleThis podcast exists because of the paid subscribers at Decodingtv.com. Consider becoming a paid subscriber and support the show!Programming note: Our Justified recap will be a day or two late this week due to scheduling issues. Sorry about that! This Week In Streaming is a show on the Decoding TV podcast feed that will cover the most interesting shows available on streaming each week. This week, David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss Steven Soderbergh’s six-episode miniseries Full Circle, which is streaming right now on Max.We begin by discussing ou...2023-08-031h 10
Decoding TVSecret Invasion Eps 5-6 - Harvest and HomeIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the final two episodes of Secret Invasion:Episode 5 - HarvestEpisode 6 - HomeIs the Secret Invasion finale really the worth the title of worst-reviewed MCU work of all time? Was this show worth spending $200MM on? What ideas and themes linger afterwards? Do some of these plot points actively ruin other parts of the MCU (spoilers: yes)? What parts of this do we expect to still be relevant for The Marvels, which is coming out in November 2023? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions...2023-07-271h 27
Decoding TVSecret Invasion Eps 3-4 - Betrayed and BelovedIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen join discuss the middle two episodes of Secret Invasion:Episode 3 - BetrayedEpisode 4 - BelovedHow do we think the Secret Invasion is going so far? What interesting plot threads does the show tantalizingly dangle that we wish it would delve more into? How many terrorist plot does Gravik have exactly? And does he really have to kill someone at the end of every episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Decoding TV will...2023-07-131h 24
Decoding TVSecret Invasion Episodes 1-2 - Resurrection and PromisesIn this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek, Dan Gvozden, and David Chen join up to discuss the first two episodes of Secret Invasion:Episode 1 - ResurrectionEpisode 2 - PromisesHow does the Secret Invasion comics run compare to the show? How does this show deal with the aftermath of Captain Marvel? How does it handle the return of Maria Hill? How do we feel about Nick Fury as an older hero? Will the show actually take an interesting political perspective when it comes to refugees? Listen to hear us discuss all...2023-06-291h 20
Decoding TVSecret Invasion Preview (feat. Patrick Klepek)Marvel Studios is back with a new TV show and I’m excited to announce that Patrick Klepek will be here to help us cover it! In this preview episode, Patrick and David discuss what we know about the Skrulls from previous MCU films and TV shows, what the state of MCU TV is in general, and what our hopes are for Secret Invasion.Secret Invasion premieres June 21 and we’ll be releasing a new recap for every two episodes of this six-episode season. When possible, we will broadcast the episode live on YouTube on Thursday morn...2023-06-2034 min
Waypoint RadioEpisode 548 - The Assassination of Emperor Calus by the Coward Patrick KlepekPatrick has been lured back into the deep embrace of Destiny 2, and in true Destiny fashion, has become one with the cheese. We wrap up our coverage of the Lightfall campaign and discuss difficulty spikes, community expectations, and where Patrick might swing to next on his Destiny journey. But first, Ren’s bringing us a new take on Sekiro-like combat with Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Then Patrick checks in on Dead Cell’s new Castlevania DLC. After the break, Rob’s curious about some of the announcements at Paradox’s recent announcement stream, and then we dive into the bucket t...2023-03-102h 05
DLC472: Patrick KIepek: Callisto Protocol, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Metal Hellsinger, Need For Speed Unbound, Fortnite, Betrayal Legacy, So Clover, Last of Us TV show, Summer Game Fest 2023, Cyberpunk Game of the YearJeff and Christian welcome Patrick Klepek from Waypoint back to the show to discuss the new Last of Us HBO trailer, Cyberpunk 2077 getting a Game of the Year edition, Summer of Games Fest and E3 duking it out in June 2023, and more!
The Playlist: Callisto Protocol, Metal Hellsinger, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Minecraft, Need For Speed Unbound, Fortnite Chapter 4
Tabletop Time: Betrayal Legacy, So Clover
Parting Gifts!2022-12-052h 03
CPOV: AutographsEp. #206 - Patrick KlepekToday Matt is joined by journalist, writer, and podcaster Patrick Klepek! They chat about how Patrick got his start in games journalism, the beginnings and ethos of waypoint, the launch of waypoint+, and origin of waypoint SPORTS! They also chat about Patrick's writing style, the holiday schedule of his 12-foot skeleton, Jackson Bones, as well as his love of horror movies. Next Episode: Micah McCaw2022-11-151h 07Waypoint RadioEpisode 480 - Patrick Klepek, the Profound EverymanMuch how Rob Zacny Predicted, it's becoming clearer that it will be a Banner Year for Narrative Games, and profound everyman Patrick Klepek is here dipping his toes into the game Renata and Cado definitely didn't bring to the table because they were both too busy doing other things: Citizen Sleeper. Rob's also taken a break from commiting insurance fraud to play that hot new game that everyone's talking about, Guardians of the Galaxy. Then we dive back into the question bucket, where some questionable suggestions are made to Rob with regards to the purchase of a...2022-05-061h 57Waypoint RadioEpisode 410 - Patrick Klepek is… Gacha Man!It’s not often that you hear someone describe a first party Nintendo game as “Well… it’s interesting.” But that’s one of the opening remarks Patrick has for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. Cado finished Boomerang X and Patrick said he did but, well, I’ll let him defend himself. Rob’s recent foray into the Company of Heroes franchise has culminated in a new release, Company of Heroes 3. The question bucket gets us into a long conversation about cables, and then Valve dropped the Steam Deck.Discussed: World Flipper 1:04, Genshin Impact 4:42, Skyward Sword HD...2021-07-162h 28Waypoint RadioEpisode 320 - Faux3 - PS5 and "The Last of Us Part II"Spoilers for the ending of The Last of Us (Part 1) at approximately 2:23:56 - 2:30:25We have a truly five star runtime today! Special guest Patrick Klepek joins Austin, Gita, Rob, and Cado to go over the PS5 reveal event, discussing each game shown, picking our favorites, and firing Patrick for besmirching an Arkane game. After the break, Rob and Patrick lead Austin and Cado through their time with The Last of Us II, a game who’s repeated use of extreme violence seems to amount to little by the end of its runtime. Hosted on...2020-06-123h 37
SPAWNPOINTSpawnpoint 4: comedy games and funny business with Dan MarshallThe maker of Behold the Kickmen, Lair of the Clockwork God and others talks about the underappreciated art of comedic games and also games you can play while a newborn is sleeping on you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crossplay.news/subscribe2020-03-0234 minDLCEpisode 328: Patrick Klepek: GDC canceled, Xbox Series X specs, GoG refund policy, Dreams, Bloodroots, Pokemon, Minecraft, WolcenJeff and Christian welcome Patrick Klepek from Waypoint back to the show this week to discuss GDC being postponed due to Corona Virus concerns, new details about the Xbox Series X, a lenient refund policy on GoG, and more!
The Playlist: Dreams, Bloodroots, Minecraft, Pokemon Sword, Wolcen
Parting Gifts!
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SPAWNPOINTSpawnpoint 3: Happiness, Creativity and No Man's Sky ... with Sean MurraySpawnpoint is back with a great guest: Hello Games' Sean Murray, who talks about the pain and glory of running an independent games studio (and raising children). Making a game is hard enough - imagine trying to do it whilst also having three kids! I talked to Sean about No Man's Sky and the maddening peaks and troughs that come with both creative endeavour and child-rearing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers...2020-02-2133 min
CheckpointsRebroadcast - Episode 76 - Patrick Klepek
This is a show about videogames, the people who play them and the people who make them. Each episode, a guest on the show talks about the games that have shaped their life in one way or another. Games that have inspired them, games that forged connections with others & games that have soothed wounds. Checkpoints!My guest today is the senior reporter for Waypoint, Patrick Klepek. We talk about how we can't quit Weezer despite their best efforts, how he pitched a Playstation to his little brother to ensure they got it as a shared christmas gift...2020-01-271h 08
The FilmcastEp. 542 - Doctor Sleep (GUEST: Patrick Klepek from Waypoint)David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Patrick Klepek, senior reporter at Waypoint, to talk about the politics of Terminator: Dark Fate and the digital resurrection of James Dean. For their feature review, the cast return to the Overlook Hotel in Doctor Sleep, the sequel to The Shining. Does the belated follow-up film live up to iconic original?
Read about the backlash against the James Dean casting in the Hollywood Reporter.
Thanks to our sponsors this week: Candid Co. and Hunt A Killer.
For a holiday ready smile, go to candidco.com/FILMCAST and enter...2019-11-121h 44
SPAWNPOINTThe return of Spawnpoint (and a very on-brand absence)Hello Spawnpoint listeners! It's been a while! I have more interviews coming your way soon, but in the meantime I wanted to bring you up to speed on the reasons why I've been quiet. All is explained. While I put the finishing touches to some great new episodes, please get in touch with me about all matters Spawnpoint by emailing hellospawnpoint@gmail.com and please, please get on the mailing list here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd...2019-11-0603 min
SPAWNPOINTSpawnpoint 2: Indie dev parent life with Leanne BayleyI talk to Leanne Bayley about the maternity brain drain in development, how video games are an essential component of long-distance relationships but board games might be the answer for parents. Also, I recommend five perfect shorter games for people who can't commit to today's sprawling epics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crossplay.news/subscribe2019-07-1938 min
SPAWNPOINTSpawnpoint 1: Nolan North and Troy BakerWelcome to the first episode of Spawnpoint, a podcast by and for gamer parents! I kicked things off with an interview with video game performance legends Nolan North and Troy Baker, who were delighted to chat about games, parenthood and their YouTube show, Retro Replay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crossplay.news/subscribe2019-07-0438 min
Don't Give Up Skeleton: A Dark Souls and Bloodborne PodcastEpisode 172: Patrick Klepek
Welcome Skellies! This week's guest is Patrick Klepek, a gaming journalist with a long history with From games. We sat down to talk about his origin story with the games, why Bloodborne is the best in the series, and of course, we talk a little bit about the difficulty in Sekiro. Don't worry though: no spoilers here.
Don't Give Up, Skeleton is on Patreon, which is a great way to support the show if you can. Donations go to keeping the podcast bills paid, as well as my ever growing collection of Souls games.
You...2019-04-1058 min
Dialogue WheelE9 // How Video Game Journalism Can Be Progressive with Patrick KlepekThe conceit of “Ethics in Video Game Journalism,” was used by bad faith actors to malign progressive video game journalists under the guise of intellectual freedom. This same practice has been writ large and encompasses most of the current North American political spectrum.
I’m joined this week by Waypoint Senor Reporter, Patrick Klepek who found himself involved in the Gamer Gate saga so many years ago.
What is the current state of video game journalism? What part does Youtube play in adjusting the narrative into 2019?
2018-12-1650 min
WardcastEpisode 164: The Quiet Man Fan Dylan is joined by Patrick Klepek — senior reporter at Waypoint and champion of The Quiet Man.
Patrick discusses his thoughts on a previous article he wrote about being both an Internet personality and a reporter, his relationship with his fans, and the eternal search for authenticity, as seen in things like the Thrillist article about trying to find the best burger in America. (We’d also be remiss if we didn’t include this additional information that came about about the owner of Stanich’s — the restaurant discussed in the Thrillist piece — and his history of domestic abuse.)
...2018-12-0845 min
A Link To Our PastsS2E3: Patrick Klepek (Waypoint)On a special "live from the back seat of my car" episode I speak to Patrick Klepek from Waypoint!
He talks about gaming with his dad and playing mostly Tecmo Bowl
We also completely nerd out over every thing Mortal Kombat!2018-11-2848 min
The Short Game149: Most Video Games Are Too Long – with special guest Patrick KlepekWe’re joined by special guest Patrick Kelpek of Waypoint to discuss his recent article Most Video Games Are Too Long, in which he compares the experience of playing God of War with Minit. We discuss...2018-04-3039 min
CoolGames IncThe Dance Hunter (feat. Patrick Klepek)This week's episode runs the topical gamut from an "It Follows" game to horseshoes with your mom, before concluding in an acoustic assault so aggressive that we're legitimately worried we might be banned from iTunes. Kotaku's Patrick Klepek guest stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2016-06-241h 13
Toys For Games 'Cast - Collecting, playing with, and discussing toys-to-lifeEpisode 72 - Hot Scoops of Disney InfinityA week after the shocking news about the closure of Disney Infinity, we’re back with Episode 72 because as you know, the show must go on. While last week’s show was more of a reactionary podcast, as not much information or news was available at the time of recording, this week was far more informed and far less speculative. Don’t be fooled, though. We weren’t able to make sense of this whole mess ourselves, which is why we brought on the reporter who blew the doors off the inside story of Disney Infinity’s closure - Patrick Kl...2016-05-193h 15
The 1099Episode 28: Kotaku's Patrick Klepek on the State of the Games IndustryOn this week's episode, Kotaku senior reporter, Patrick Klepek, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss the ever-growing Mario Maker Mornings, whether or not writing about video games is viable, how we should cover games after their initial release, and the value of reviews.2016-02-0828 min
Just Talking PodcastEpisode 313 - With Patrick KlepekThis week Kotaku's Patrick Klepek gives me a Chicago sports update, we discuss life after Giant Bomb, a possible career after Kotaku, and the madness that is Dan Ryckert's Mario Maker levels. Note: this was recorded before #TheRyckoning started, go to gofundme.com/theryckoning for more information on that one.
Run Time - 31:21
Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.2015-10-1431 min
LOST Rewatch23. Exodus Part 2Max and Patrick talk to Doseone about his greatest creative work, the theme music for Rewatch podcast.2015-05-0600 min
LOST Rewatch22. Exodus Part 1LOST superfan Patrick Rothfuss joins us to discuss mysteries vs. thrillers.2015-04-2900 min
LOST Rewatch17. NumbersMax and Patrick are joined by Smash Mouth.2015-03-1600 min
LOST Rewatch16. In TranslationPatrick talks with Patrick Somerville about writing for The Leftovers and working with Damon Lindelof.2015-03-1100 min
LOST Rewatch14. HomecomingMax and Patrick talk with composer Chris Tilton and learn how to pronounce "Giacchino."2015-02-2300 min
LOST Rewatch13. SpecialMax and Patrick get chased by a polar bear.2015-02-1400 min
A Brief EscapeEpisode 7 -- Patrick KlepekPatrick Klepek is the senior news editor for the video game site Giant Bomb. He is also co-host of the site'sBombin' the AM morning show and regularly hosts livestreams of horror games (both old and new). Patrick has a deep appreciation for horror games and films, and his Spookin' With Scoops livestreams allow him to share his thoughts and experiences with an audience that may not normally explore the genre on their own. Patrick has also presented a number of valuable talks on game criticism and striving for more balanced discourse online.
Credits can be found at abrief...2014-10-3000 min
LOST Rewatch10. All The Best Cowboys Have Daddy IssuesMax and Patrick talk with Andy Page from Dark UFO.2014-09-1600 min
LOST Rewatch9. Raised by AnotherMax and Robo-Patrick are joined by puzzle master Mike Selinker to talk about who took our babies.2014-08-2600 min
The Nerdologues Present: Your StoriesAugust 2014: Fingers Crossed, Part 2We're back for part two of our examination of the theme "Fingers Crossed," for which Giant Bomb news editor Patrick Klepek helped us to assemble a fantastic list of storytellers. This episode, enjoy:
Cover Stories: Firework
Katie Johnston-Smith: Judgment
Dave Lang: Fuck the Destination
Sarah Sheber: Last Dance
Alex Cox: Professional Development
Kevin Budnik: A Letter
Patrick Klepek: Evil Bong III
Cover Stories: Paul Revere
If you happen to be in Seattle or going to PAX this weekend, here's a show you should check out! Us + Cards Against Humanity + Improvised Star Trek + really special guests = great times!2014-08-2552 minThe Nerdologues Present: Your StoriesAugust 2014: Fingers Crossed, Part 2We're back for part two of our examination of the theme "Fingers Crossed," for which Giant Bomb news editor Patrick Klepek helped us to assemble a fantastic list of storytellers. This episode, enjoy:
Cover Stories: Firework
Katie Johnston-Smith: Judgment
Dave Lang: Fuck the Destination
Sarah Sheber: Last Dance
Alex Cox: Professional Development
Kevin Budnik: A Letter
Patrick Klepek: Evil Bong III
Cover Stories: Paul Revere
If you happen to be in Seattle or going to PAX this weekend, here's a show you should check out! Us + Cards Against Humanity + Improvised Star Trek + really special guests = great times!2014-08-2552 min
LOST Rewatch7. Confidence ManBrian Brushwood joins us to talk about scams and cons. A mysterious package arrives for Patrick.2014-08-0400 min
LOST Rewatch5. House of the Rising SunHunter Wade joins Max and Patrick to talk about being an extra on LOST.2014-07-2300 min
LOST Rewatch3. WalkaboutMax and Patrick talk to Jeff Lieber about the original script for LOST.2014-06-3000 min
LOST Rewatch2. Tabula RasaThis week Max and Patrick are joined by Harmonix's Eric Pope to talk about Tabula Rasa.2014-06-2300 min
LOST Rewatch1. Pilot (Parts 1 & 2)This week Max and Patrick talk about Pilot (Parts 1 and 2). They're joined by Brent Knepper (not a nerd) and Jana Kinsman (who has never seen LOST).2014-06-1600 min
Just Talking PodcastEpisode 224 - With Patrick KlepekGiant Bomb’s Patrick Klepek is back on the podcast this week talking about the adjustments he’s made now that he’s working from Chicago, his expanding role in producing video content for the site, the growth of the “Bombin’ the AM” and “Interview Dumptruck” podcasts, and we have a brief chat about the state of the current generation of consoles. Enjoy!
Follow Patrick on Twitter @patrickkelpek and at giantbomb.com.
Run Time - 39:30
Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.2014-01-2939 min
Spiderduck Podcast - SpiderduckSpiderduck Interview with Patrick KlepekTrevor, Jimmy, and Eric sat down with Giant Bomb's SENIOR News Editor Patrick "Scoops" Klepek to talk about games journalism, breaking into it, and more. Patrick also confirms what most of us know about Eric. Check out this fun and informative interview with Patrick!2013-05-2049 min
Just Talking PodcastRevisiting with Patrick KlepekContinuing the conversation with Patrick Klepek, News Editor for Giant Bomb, we discuss the future of the Chicago Bears, Molyjam 2012 (and 2013?), married life, the passing of his father, and The Evil Dead remake. Most of our conversation, naturally, revolves around Giant Bomb including how Patrick interacts with the community, how constructive criticism has improved his work, how he deals with less-than-constructive criticism, and finally we discuss the upcoming and highly anticipated announcements about the next generation of console gaming. Enjoy.
Follow Patrick on Twitter at @patrickklepek, on his Q&A Tumblr at patrickhatesformspring.tumblr.com and giantbomb...2013-02-0756 min
99 Coins99 Coins - Episode 7 - Molyjam, GDC, Tim Rogers, why indie?This episode of 99 Coins we're joined by Giant Bomb's Patrick Klepek, Strongman Games' Erlend Grefsrud and freelance writer Cara Ellison (who we're very glad to have joining the podcast team)
The beginning of the year sees the Games Developer Conference, Indie Games Festival and PAX East take place. It's a busy time for the games industry and indie games continue to steal the spotlight. Cara was brave enough to take the Travel Mic over to San Francisco for GDC, and this week we'll hear her interview with Tim Rogers as he talks about his move from writing...2012-04-2750 min
Just Talking PodcastEpisode 83 - Breaking NewsEpisode 83 of Just Talking arrives with Breaking News. This week's guest is Giantbomb News Editor Patrick Klepek. Patrick has had quite the journey through the video game industry, from 1up to MTV, EGM to Whiskey Media. For those of you that follow the video game industry with any passion, you might remember Patrick's reporting on Infinity Ward, the layoffs, and the aftermath. We discuss the origins of that story and what drives him to be a genuine reporter.
There's also talk about Lost (spoiler free), afros, and something called Evil Bong 3-D: Wrath of Bong. It'll make...2011-05-1854 min