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Regina McMenomy
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Divergent Paths: Finding New Roads to Success for Neurodivergent Minds
DOOM Piles and Task Saturation: When Everything Becomes Too Much
In this episode of Divergent Paths, Dr. Regina McMenemy and co-host Russ Catanach explore the all-too-relatable phenomena of DOOM piles and task saturation—when your physical and mental clutter team up to ambush your productivity and sanity. From unopened mail to emotional overload, this conversation blends humor, insight, and compassion for chaotic brains trying to survive modern life. If you've ever hidden a mess in a box just to make it "go away" or felt like your brain was made of oatmeal after a big project, this one's for you.They unpack how executive dysfunction plays into ev...
2025-05-09
43 min
Divergent Paths: Finding New Roads to Success for Neurodivergent Minds
Everything You Need to Know about Burnout
Burnout isn’t just about being tired—it’s what happens when your nervous system is screaming for a better way to live. In this episode of Divergent Paths, host Dr. Regina McMenomy is joined by Russ Catanach for a deeply honest conversation about neurodivergent burnout. They unpack how masking, misaligned environments, and hyperfocus can quietly push us toward the edge and why recovery isn’t about powering through, but embracing rest as a radical act of survival.Learn how Regina redefined productivity, the cost of perfectionism, and what it really means to live within your capacity. Whether...
2025-04-25
45 min
Divergent Paths: Finding New Roads to Success for Neurodivergent Minds
Everything You Need to Know about PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance
Welcome back to Divergent Paths, the podcast that explores neurodivergent life beyond the stereotypes. In this episode, host Dr. Regina McMenomy, Ph.D. dives deep into one of the most misunderstood aspects of neurodivergence—Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), sometimes reframed as a Persistent Drive for Autonomy.If you’ve ever irrationally resisted a task—even one you actually want to do—this episode is for you. Together with co-host Russ Catanach, Regina unpacks the emotional toll of PDA, how it’s often masked, and what it means to work with your nervous system instead of against it. From dishe...
2025-04-11
38 min
Divergent Paths: Finding New Roads to Success for Neurodivergent Minds
Everything you Need to Know about: Masking
In this episode of Divergent Paths, Dr. Regina McMenomy and her longtime friend, Russ Catanach, explore the complex world of masking for individuals with ADHD and autism. Masking involves suppressing authentic behaviors to conform to societal norms, often at great personal cost.Regina shares her insights as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent individual, revealing the emotional toll of masking and the liberating process of unmasking. Discover how masking impacts mental health, relationships, and identity, and learn practical steps for navigating life authentically.Whether you're neurodivergent or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a powerful perspective on...
2024-12-20
44 min
Divergent Paths: Finding New Roads to Success for Neurodivergent Minds
Unapologetically Weird with Sam Rockwell
Sam Rockwell is a mistress of many trades. She shares her story with Divergent Path about struggling with anxiety and depression and how her ADHD diagnosis changed her life. Listen to our discussion about the revelations of how medication can help significantly curb anxiety for people with ADHD and the life changes we both experienced after our official diagnosis. Check out Sam's favorite organizational tool, the Eisenhower Matrix. Do you have a favorite tool to help with prioritizing tasks? Let us know on Instagram @DivergentPathsConsulting!About Regina McMenomy Ph.D.Host of the...
2024-12-07
40 min
Divergent Paths: Finding New Roads to Success for Neurodivergent Minds
Finding her Light with Rachel Konsella
For this episode of Divergent Paths, we explore the intersection of identity, neurodivergence, and photography with our guest, Rachel Konsella, a professional elopement and wedding photographer. Rachel shares how she thrives in the dynamic, often chaotic wedding environment, and we dive into the powerful role photography plays in helping neurodivergent people, or those with "spicy brains," retain memories and capture important moments.See more of Rachel’s work by visiting her website and Instagram:Website: Rachel Konsella PhotographyInstagram: @RachelKonsellaWhat role does photography play in your life? Do you use it...
2024-10-26
45 min
Divergent Paths: Finding New Roads to Success for Neurodivergent Minds
Creating Imaginary Worlds with Kaytalin Platt
This week, Kaytalin Platt joins Regina on the show. Kaytalin shares stories of growing up in rural Alabama and how life changing it was to move to the big city. This is the first time Kaytalin talks about her spicy brain and I deeply appreciate her sharing her story with us!Checkout Kaytalin's books on her website https://kaytalinplatt.com/ and her artwork on TikTok and Instagram. Make sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Instagram @DivergentPathsConsulting and let us know what you think about the show...
2024-10-11
37 min
Divergent Paths: Finding New Roads to Success for Neurodivergent Minds
Everything You Need to Know About: Executive Functioning
Regina and Russ discuss executive functioning. They define what it is, what challenges its disfunction causes, and some tips and tricks to get your spicy brain to make more of those sweet, sweet decisions. Have you struggled with executive disfunction? Have you ever experienced decision paralysis? Hit us up on @DivergentPathsConsulting and share your experiences! Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!About Regina McMenomy Ph.D. Host of the Divergent Paths Podcast | ADHD & Neurodiversity Advocate | Founder, Divergent Paths ConsultingWelcome to Divergent Paths, a podcast dedicated to exploring life...
2024-10-06
32 min
Divergent Paths: Finding New Roads to Success for Neurodivergent Minds
The Non-Curated Self with Rachel Ferdaszewski from Serenispace
Horses, and zebras, and King Henry the 8th's wives.... oh my! Join Regina as she chats with Rachel Ferdaszewski, a professional organizer in the Portland, Oregon area. They discuss the process of learning about masking, what it's like to unmask later in life, and talk about their lives as spicy brained moms of spicy brained kids.If you are looking for help organizing, Rachel and Serenispace do amazing work. Check out the site and her services!Make sure to like and subscribe to the podcast where ever you listen, Don't forget to check out the...
2024-09-28
52 min
Divergent Paths: Finding New Roads to Success for Neurodivergent Minds
Everything You Wanted to Know About: Hyperfocus
"Everything you Wanted to Know about: hyperfocus." Russ joins Regina on the show again to go into greater depth on a topic of particular interest to spicy brained people: hyperfocus. We discuss in greater detail how hyperfocus is different from being goal oriented, how it feels to be in a hyperfocused state, and what it's like to have it suddenly end. (Hint: that last one is NOT GOOD.)Check out the Pomo-Doro timer that Russ' coworker built. The Pomodoro method is a great way of helping manage your time and keep yourself on track!This...
2024-09-20
48 min
Divergent Paths: Finding New Roads to Success for Neurodivergent Minds
Evolving Human: Jackie Hanselmann Sergi from Radical Spark Coaching
In this episode, Regina chats with Jackie Hanselmann Sergi. Jackie shares her story about growing up in a blended military family, her history challenging social norms, and how her path diverged from her expected career to a "not real" coaching business.You can read more about Jackie at the Radical Spark Coaching website and follow on LinkedIn and Facebook.About Regina McMenomy Ph.D. Host of the Divergent Paths Podcast | ADHD & Neurodiversity Advocate | Founder, Divergent Paths ConsultingWelcome to Divergent Paths, a podcast dedicated to exploring life, work, and creativity through...
2024-09-13
43 min
Divergent Paths: Finding New Roads to Success for Neurodivergent Minds
Meet Regina: Actually 50 and 100% ADHD
In this inaugural episode of Divergent Paths, host Dr. Regina McMenomy, Ph.D. shares her personal journey of discovering her neurodivergent identity later in life. Reflecting on her ADHD diagnosis, Regina discusses how it has reshaped her understanding of past challenges and family dynamics. Joined by her longtime friend Russ, they reminisce about their teenage years and how those experiences tie into Regina's story. Listeners are introduced to Regina’s background in academia, her evolution from video gaming to board games, and the life changes that guided her to start this podcast. This episode offers an intimate look at th...
2024-09-06
42 min
Game on Girl
S3 E9 - Watching Lord of the Rings as a Mom
Greetings Gentle Listeners! This week Regina takes us back to the world of Lord of the Rings. She talks about what it's like to watch the trilogy now that she's a mom. Yes... it's been that long since she watched these movies. She touches briefly on how the movies have aged but really takes a deep dive into her own emotional response to one character in particular. Have you ever had a similar experience? Have you watched a familiar story and had a completely different emotional reaction to one of the characters? Let Regina know o...
2020-12-04
14 min
Game on Girl
S3 E8 - Isabela Oliveira & It Gets Even Better: Stories of Queer Possibility
Greetings gentle listeners! This week, Regina interviews a regular from The Geek Embassy, Isabela Oliveira! Isabela is here to tell us about a Kickstarter she launched this week with her co-editor, Jed Sabin. It Gets Even Better: Stories of Queer Possibility will feature stories of near-future sociopolitical or technological change, far-future imaginings of new societies, and other stories of queer joy. Listen to hear Isabela talk about how the collection came to be, help us understand the genre of speculative fiction, and her quarantine obsession with plants. Support the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.c...
2020-11-14
23 min
Game on Girl
S3 E7 - Biden's Island and Sus AOC
Greetings gentle listeners! In this episode of Game on Girl, Regina talks about politics. Specifically, Joe Biden's Animal Crossing New Horizon's island and AOC's Twitch stream of Among Us. These two political approaches mark a progressive shift in campaigning. Listen to hear what she has to say about these two very different bids to get the gamer vote. What do you think of these campaign approaches? Let Regina know on Twitter @doclizz! Until next time, game on! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2020-11-02
14 min
Game on Girl
S3 E6 - Amanda Gardner and Romancelvania
Greetings Gentle Listeners! In this episode of Game on Girl, Regina interviews Amanda Gardner about her new game, Romancelvania! Amanda is a storyteller, writer, mom, teacher, and narrative director for The Deep End Games. Check out the episode to hear how she and her small band of merry game makers are trying to bring some levity to 2020 with Romancelvania! A loving video game parody and a scathing send-up of reality TV shows. Sound like something you might enjoy? The Kickstarter runs until November 13th! As always, we love your feedback! Chat Regina up on Twitter @d...
2020-10-23
44 min
The Geek Embassy
TGE EP 81 — Talks: Sexual Identities
This was recorded June 11, 2020, as part of a series of Pride Month virtual panels hosted by Awesome Con and Rose City Comic Con, part of LeftField Media. The Geek Embassy Talks: Sexual Identities Have you heard terms for sexual identity and wondered what they’ve meant? Do you have questions about what it means to be ace, bi, or pan? Gay or queer? A diverse panel of writers and podcasters from The Geek Embassy want to help you understand the ever-changing and growing landscape of sexual identities. We will share definitions and discuss ho...
2020-06-24
1h 34
The Geek Embassy
TGE EP 80 — Watches: Quaran-Times
Oh my goodness, it's real people! TGE Watches is back with a new episode after eight weeks in quarantine! This month, we're getting in the wayback machine as Dante, Regina, and Izzie explore what we've been rewatching. Dante has completed a complete rewatch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and all 13 Star Trek movies. Izzie's started her eight-billionth rewatch of Leverage, and Regina has completed her first rewatch of Veronica Mars in a very long time. Join us for an hour of mostly lighthearted banter and at least a few minutes of Dante having strong feelings about...
2020-05-22
1h 10
Game on Girl
S3 E5 - Social Distancing, Comfort Watching, and Veronica Mars
Greetings Gentle Listeners! In the latest episode of Game on Girl, Regina talks about her experience of social distancing and finding a show to watch. She talks about her decision making process, what she knew she didn't want, and what she was looking for in an effective pop culture distraction. Check it out and see how Veronica Mars became the best choice. Don't miss her ongoing thread about the show on her Twitter, @doclizz Until next time, game on! (With safe, social distancing, please!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...
2020-04-24
15 min
Game on Girl
S3E4 — The Female Mastermind and Good Girls
What do you think of when you hear the term mastermind? What kind of character comes to mind? How do they behave? What do they do? What kind of skills do they have? What makes someone THE mastermind? Join Regina McMenomy, Ph.D., as she discusses a female mastermind she just discovered, Beth Bowland from the NBC show, "Good Girls." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2020-03-11
19 min
Game on Girl
S3E3 - Super Bowl Half Time Shows and Sexuality
Did you watch the Super Bowl? Were you surprised by the half time show? In this episode, I talk about how my attention was drawn to the half time show. Reactions from friends and articles appearing in my news feed made it impossible for me not to watch it. As I am not a sports fan, it's not the kind of performance that usually draws my attention. But I'm glad I took the time to watch. Did you watch the show? Was it just on in the background? What were your thoughts about the performance? Let me know @doclizz! Oh a...
2020-02-05
10 min
Game on Girl
S3E2 - Localization Writer and Editor Michelle Deco
Have you ever wondered what localization is? Have you heard the term used and not known exactly what the process is like? This week, Regina interviews localization writer and editor, Michelle Deco, about her work in the game industry (possibly with some of your favorite JRPGs). Other topics include how to get into the game industry, how your geeky interests can influence your career, and some of the difficulties Michelle faces in her work. Connect with Michelle here: https://www.michelledeco.net/ https://twitter.com/michelle_deco https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledeco/
2020-01-22
48 min
Game on Girl
S3E1 - Reflections and Plans
It's a new year and a new season for Game on Girl! Listen to Regina talk about some meaningful conversations she's had with a handful of listeners over the last few weeks and how that's helped her recommit to a plan for the podcast. Look for regular weekly content (with a healthy dose of forgiveness!) this year. S3 E2 will feature an interview with a localization writer and editor working in the game industry. Keep an eye out for that episode and for new GoG content every Wednesday. Until next time, game on! --- Se...
2020-01-15
13 min
Game on Girl
S2 E15 - Female Representation in The Mandalorian
Are you watching the latest Star Wars TV series, The Mandalorian? Regina has some opinions about how women are represented in the newest offering from the franchise available on Disney+. Listen to hear what she has to say. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2019-12-19
15 min
Game on Girl
S2 E14 - Video Games and Nostalgia
There is a pretty hot trend of rolling back to the “old days” of video games. The Classic WoW servers, and the SNES and NES Classic Consoles are just a couple of ways we are seeing older games return. What is it about older games that make us sentimental? What are we returning to as we queue to get on the Classic WoW servers? Listen to Regina talk about the importance of nostalgia and how it relates to our gaming histories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2019-11-08
12 min
Game on Girl
S2 E13 - The Balanced Gamer & Combo Types
What happens when someone likes more than one way to game? What if you’re a little bit self and a little bit role play? What about mastery and self? Listen to Regina and Isabela talk about how the gamer types can work together to make an even more dynamic gaming experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2019-10-26
13 min
Game on Girl
S2E12 - Geeky Endings
Some major franchises in geek culture came to an end in the last few weeks. Listen as Regina talks about her reactions to and the cultural impact of The Big Bang Theory, MCU’s Endgame, and Game of Thrones. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2019-06-04
27 min
Game on Girl
S2E11 - Are You a Solo or Social Gamer?
Do you love jumping in a random group of people to play your favorite game? Do you play games mostly by yourself? Come join Regina McMenomy, Ph.D. as she talks about solo versus social gamers and how that attitude relates to her Gamer Types. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2019-04-12
12 min
Game on Girl
S2E10 - My Captain Marvel Crisis
Join Regina McMenomy, PhD, as she talks about all things gender and gaming. In this episode, Regina talks about the role of female superheroes in her life and a bit of a crisis she experienced after watching the recent Captain Marvel movie. Have you seen Captain Marvel? What are your thoughts and experience? How did it compare to Wonder Woman? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2019-03-20
17 min
Game on Girl
S2E9 - Do the Gamer Types Get Along?
Ever run into a conflict with gamers in your game group? Find a particular game annoying because your friends play it wrong? Join Regina McMenomy, Ph.D. as she talks about how the Gamer Types get along... or not! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2019-02-08
12 min
Game on Girl
S2E8 - Mastery Gamer Type
Do you strive to unlock all of the achievements in a game? Does your Steam profile show more than one game at 100% completion? Then you might be a Mastery Gamer Type! Listen to Regina McMenomy, Ph.D. talk about the different Gamer types in Game on Girl on the Go! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2019-01-25
13 min
Game on Girl
S2E7 - Indie Author Trish Heinrich
Hello Everyone! Yes, Game on Girl is back! This month I have a great interview with Indie Author, Trish Heinrich. About Trish Trish is an indie author I had the pleasure of being on a panel with at last year's Geek Girl Con. During our Geeky Moms panel, it was clear that Trish was articulate, engaging, and thoughtful person. I had no idea she was also a "WoW Head" and a serious gamer. We have a great conversation talking about her evolution into being a superhero writer. We also talk about our love of all things Wonder Woman and an...
2019-01-23
53 min
Game on Girl
S2E6 - Role Player Gamer Type
Do you create an extensive background for your avatar? Do you make up your own creative story that ties to your avatar’s choices? Listen to Regina McMenomy, Ph.D talk about one of the ways gamers create new identities in game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2019-01-18
16 min
The Geek Embassy
TGE Ep 65 – Women of Game of Thrones Panel at GeekGirlCon 2018
If you’ve ever wanted to listen to some of the ambassadors for The Geek Embassy wax poetic about the women of Game of Thrones, now is your chance! Nicole, Isabela, and I were joined by authors Andrew and Demetria at GeekGirlCon 2018 to discuss what we love and hate about the women of Game of Thrones. It was truly an honor to be on this panel and to be featured on the main stage. We had a great audience and an engaging conversation. Panel Description So Different Yet Still the Same: The Women of Game of Thrones Game of Thrones isn’...
2019-01-15
58 min
Game on Girl
S2E5 - Self Gamer Type
What decisions do you make when you design an avatar in game? Listen as Regina talks about self gamers and the lengths they will go to to see themselves in-game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2018-12-06
13 min
Game on Girl
S2E4 - Who is Game on Girl?
Hello Everyone and welcome to Game on Girl on the Go! In this episode, Regina talks about her video game research and the gamer types she’s discovered: Self, Role Play, and Mastery. Check it out! Until next time, game on! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2018-11-30
11 min
Game on Girl
S2E3 - Jaimie Cordero from Espionage Cosmetics
Greetings Geeks and welcome to another episode of Game on Girl! My apologies for the lag in episode releases for Game on Girl. I came back with the best of intentions for monthly content on our podcast feed but as my favorite poet says, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." That's certainly how the last few months have gone for me. But I am back with a fantastic LIVE episode interviewing Jaimie Cordero from Espionage Cosmetics. We met up at Rose City Comic Con on September 8th. I attended Jaimie's panel, Level Up: Be a...
2018-09-17
31 min
The Geek Embassy
TGE Ep 60 – Watches: Westworld S2
Westworld Season 2 Hello and welcome to another episode of TGE Watches: Westworld! We’re covering season two in its entirety in this episode. That’s right, folks! We cover the whole season from start to finish, and our esteemed host Dante has not watched a single episode of either season. Join our co-hosts Nicole, Regina, Isabela, and Jaye as they attempt to explain Westworld to Dante with varying levels of success & failure, buoyed by a whole lot of laughs and chicanery. What do Pokeballs, time-traveling ruby slippers, and the hats from The Adjustment Bureau have to do with Westworld? We don’...
2018-06-30
1h 09
The Geek Embassy
TGE Ep 59 – Watches: Deadpool 2
Hello and welcome to The Geek Embassy Watches Deadpool 2! Join your host Dante Buccieri and his X-Force sized cast of Evan, Regina, and Tahani on their discussion of the latest irreverent and fourth-wall breaking installment of the Deadpool franchise. We go full-on spoilerific in this episode, so if you haven’t seen Deadpool 2, consider yourself warned. We’ve got fridges and bad jokes for everyone this week, so buckle up and break out the chimichangas. Deadpool 2 Deadpool, our lovable merc with a mouth, joins the X-Men on a trainee basis and becomes the unwitting and unwilling guardian of Firefist, a young...
2018-06-13
45 min
Game on Girl
S2E2 — Matisse Fletcher from Living Computers
Greetings, Geeks! Welcome back to season two of Game on Girl! I have an amazing interview this week with Matisse Fletcher from the Living Computers Museum + Labs in Seattle, Washington. Matisse shares with us her journey to becoming an event planner for the museum and talks about what it's like to have a job that combines a variety of skills in the most unique way. She shares a bit about her process as an event planner and how important it is to create art in living spaces. Matisse is a published author having written a children's book about the museum...
2018-05-16
1h 03
The Geek Embassy
TGE Ep 58 – Watches: Infinity War
Welcome friends to another episode of The Geek Embassy Watches! This week we discuss the most anticipated movie of the summer - Avengers: Infinity War! This 2-1/2 hour superhero flick promises to be the capstone for every Marvel Studios movie from the last 10 years. In this spoiler laden episode, Dante, Regina, Tahani, Evan, and Max talk about everything Infinity War: bromances, emotional stakes, Infinity War's place among the pantheon of Marvel films, and even the kitchen refrigerator. Check out our MCU Recaps for Phase One, Phase Two, and Phase Three in case you missed any of the movies and need some re...
2018-05-10
1h 22
Game on Girl
S2E1 – Nananea Returns!
Welcome to Game on Girl! Nananea returns in the first episode of season 2 of my original podcast. For this episode, we chat with Nananea about what she's been up to in the five years since we originally had her on the show. She shares her experiences as a community manager for Robot Entertainment and her story about working her way into the game industry. We also talk in-depth about a pretty significant personal announcement she made a few months ago. She shares her experience with us and describes the joy of knowing she has a truly supportive community around her...
2018-04-19
56 min
Game on Girl
Game on Girl is Back!
Hello Everyone. This is Regina from The Geek Embassy. If you’ve been a fan of the podcast for anytime you know we’ve gone through some changes in the past few years. We started out as the Game on Girl podcast and then expanded to become The Geek Embassy. Along with the expansion of the site much of our podcast content changed. The Geek Embassy looks at pop culture in a much broader and more topical way, talking about recently released TV shows and movies, books we find interesting, and a Pathfinder campaign written by one of our ambassadors. It’s...
2018-04-12
02 min
The Geek Embassy
TGE Ep 57 – Watches: Ready Player One
Greetings, Geeks! In this latest episode of The Geek Embassy Watches, ambassadors Nicole, Regina, Tahani, Max, and Evan discuss the first big-budget sci-fi film of 2018: Ready Player One. Adapted from Ernest Cline’s bestselling novel, director Steven Spielberg and composer Alan Silvestri bring the dystopian future of 2045 Columbus, Ohio to life in a computer animation showcase wrapped in a love letter to pop & nerd culture. Our incredibly handsome and exceedingly intelligent host Dante guides our ambassadors on a discussion of the movie’s script, animation, music, and characters as we break down the successes, failures, and overall performance of one of the...
2018-04-11
1h 00
The Geek Embassy
TGE Ep 10 - September 2016 LIVE Hangout
For September, we close out summer talking about our favorite geeky amusements from the season and delve into a conversation about conventions. We discuss books we are reading, and one someone is writing. We talk about games we've been playing; lots of phone and board games including Pandemic: The Cure. Binge watching addictions and series that may depend too heavily on nostalgia for some. In our discussions of the recent cons we've attended, we discuss what makes a con work and what stands out as a failure. Regina and Isabela talk about their first experience at Rose City Comic Con (t...
2018-04-07
1h 37
The Geek Embassy
TGE Ep 9 - Summer Movie Podcast - August 2016
For the last episode of our summer movie podcast series, we shake it up a bit and we both saw different movies. I saw Star Trek: Beyond and Rhonda saw Suicide Squad. We discuss the evolution of the Star Trek movies, and the careful consideration given to all the character backstories. There is one major critique I have for the franchise. Make sure to listen and let us know if you agree. Rhonda discusses how Suicide Squad had a huge opening weekend even with less than stellar early reviews. She attributes this to the marketing of the movie and how post...
2018-04-07
36 min
The Geek Embassy
TGE Ep 4 - Summer Movie Podcast - May 2016
Movie - Captain America: Civil War This month, Rhonda and I discuss the latest Avengers movie, Captain America: Civil War. Although billed as a Captain America movie, it is an Avengers-themed extravaganza of action and internal conflict as our heroes navigate how they operate as a superhero crime-fighting team now exposed to public criticism. Listen to hear us discuss the characters, storytelling approaches, and action in this summer blockbuster. We also give some streaming recommendations to help fill your vacation downtime. Got a show or some movies you are binge watching this summer? Let us know in the comments. Keep a...
2018-04-06
40 min
The Geek Embassy
TGE Ep 3 - Summer Movies Podcast - April 2016
Movie In the Theater For the summer months, Rhonda and I will be viewing and discussing blockbuster movies. To launch the series, we saw The Huntsman: Winter's War which opened on April 22, 2016. A prequel/sequel to the 2012 Snow White and The Huntsman, this movie has huge star power, including Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth, and beautiful art direction. The positives end there. Listen to the episode and let us know what you think about our critique and some summer movies we should consider. Regina gives it: ★ ★ ★ Rhonda gives it: ★ ★ Streaming Recommendations In addition to the blockbusters, we will have recommendations for your streaming viewi...
2018-04-06
29 min
Game on Girl
Episode 154 - February 2016 LIVE Hangout
Greetings Geeks! Here is our latest hangout as a podcast episode. We had a great time hanging out and talking about recent movies, and TV shows, and our favorite geek couples. There are some pretty great offerings throughout the show. Let us know what you think in the comments! Keep an eye on this space. I can't give too much away right now but a lot of changes will be happening here at Game on Girl. That's why you haven't heard much from us recently... there is lots and lots of activity happening behind the scenes. I'll just say these are...
2016-03-11
1h 57
Game on Girl
Episode 153 - Farewell 2015 LIVE Hangout
Hey Geeks, My apologies that I am posting this episode so late. I was out of town for most of January and living with very limited DSL... the kind where it is impossible to stream anything or have two computers working online at once. I don't think I have ever been so frustrated in my entire life! So if you even have to guess, I am that person who turns into a monster when the internet is slow. So I am just getting our January hangout posted as a podcast episode. We had a great time talking about our favorite ge...
2016-02-04
1h 34
Game on Girl
Episode 152 - November LIVE Hangout
Hey Everyone, Just in time for your U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, we have a new episode and a new hangout to share. For our November hangout, we reunited The Secret Geek Shame and talked about our favorite and not-so-favorite new and returning TV shows and games. Lots of time spent discussing the latest with The Big Bang Theory and Fallout 4. There was some discussion between Rhonda and Ryan about some sportsing events which adds a whole new level of gaming to Game on Girl. As always, we love to hear from our viewers and fans. If you have a topic yo...
2015-11-25
1h 28
Game on Girl
Episode 151 - October LIVE Hangout - ZOMBIES!
Hey Everyone! We had a great time for our October hanging talking about all things undead. We talk about games, movies, TV shows, fast versus slow zombies, and if one of the most famous science fiction creatures is really a zombies. We also chat a bit about whether zombies have had their day and are on the way out. If you haven't read Rhonda's article about that, check it out. Our next LIVE Hangout will be Sunday, November 15 at 2pm Pacific. We're looking for topic suggestions. Let us know if you have a topic you would like us to tackle. Un...
2015-11-04
1h 39
Game on Girl
Episode 150: August Hangout
In this month's hangout, we took on the theme of our favorite Geekdoms. What is a geekdom, you say? Well, Rhonda asked the same question and I described it as: Geekdom: A specific subset of a fandom you enjoy. So I enjoy young adult literature and Harry Potter is one of my Geekdoms within that fandom. It is a geekdombecause I can geek out on all the minor details of the story and the lore, I know and have an opinion on the major arguments between the fans, and I jump at any chance to discuss it. Watch or listen to the...
2015-08-21
1h 30
Game on Girl
Episode 149 - July LIVE Hangout
Hey Everyone! Here is our latest Google+ Hangout in both audio and video format. You can watch the video or listen to the episode here or on the YouTube page or Podbean feed. Thanks so much to the handful of you who watched the July Hangout live. We had a full house on air and a great time chatting with each other. Unfortunately, I totally lost the notes from the show so I do not have links this time. You'll just have to watch and listen and let us know what references you need more information about. Our next Hangout i...
2015-07-17
1h 35
Game on Girl
Episode 148 - June LIVE Hangout
Hey Everyone! For our podcast listeners, the new LIVE Hangout we did on Sunday June 14th is now available as a podcast. If you haven't checked out the YouTube video, don't miss it. We've got some great geeky items that we show off, including a preview of a D&D inspired board game. Joining us this month are two new writers for the site, Micah Elliot and Sean Blystone. Look for intros and articles from them in the next few weeks. I've included links to the books, TV shows, and movies we discussed during the hangout. We also did a tribute to Si...
2015-06-19
1h 30
Game on Girl
Episode 147 - May 2015 - Game on Girl LIVE Hangout!
Hey Everyone, If you missed our LIVE Google Hangout on Sunday, May 17, here is the YouTube recording AND an newly uploaded podcast episode for those of you who like to listen to us chat. We had a great time and send out a special thank you to our ONE live viewer. Please plan to join us for our next LIVE Google Hangout, Sunday, June 14th at 2pm Pacific. We are planning these as monthly events. If there are any topics, games, TV shows, or movies you'd like us to talk about, send us a Tweet or an email at regina@gameo...
2015-05-27
1h 38
Game on Girl
Episode 146 - Emerald City Comic Con LIVE
Hello Everyone! Have I got a treat for you! Here is a very special episode of the podcast, recorded LIVE at Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, WA March 28th and 29th. Check out the pics and the episode! I must say, it felt pretty good to be sitting behind that Yeti again. :D Until next time, game on! Regina Interviews: Dezi Desire Winter and Arienne from Geek Girl Con AJ AKA THE MEANER GEEK (We finally met!) Simone from Pixelkin Simon and Eliza from Black Hole Wizard and Problem Glyphs Eric Fell from Critical Hit Show --- Send in a voice m...
2015-04-01
1h 13
Game on Girl
Episode 145 - Changes
Hello Everyone, This week, Rhonda and I discuss some important changes that are happening around these parts. I will write more about it later in the week but for now, please listen to the episode and leave your comments at www.gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2015-01-19
23 min
Game on Girl
Episode 144 - The Headlines Show
This week, we discuss some current events in a headline show. For those fans of the times Rhonda and I disagree, this is a show for you! Listen to us debate the responsibility of celebrities to understand feminism before they answer certain loaded questions. We are going to be doing more headlines shows this year and we'd love to hear from you about topics you'd like to hear us discuss. Leave a comment on www.gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2015-01-12
37 min
Game on Girl
Episode 143 - Year in Review 2014
It's that time of year again. Mark and Ryan join us to discuss some of our favorites media from 2014. We share music, movies, TV shows, books, games, and a personal wild card. Check out the show and share your favorites in the comments on the site, www.gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda & Mark & Ryan --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2015-01-05
1h 08
Game on Girl
Episode 142 - Sandi Glahn
This week we are delighted to have Sandi Glahn join us on the show again. We are really enjoying what has become a yearly tradition of talking about gender related topics with Sandi. She has great insight. This week, we are bouncing around ideas for a potential panel at Geek Girl Con next year. We have some fantastic moments of insight and some great personal stories we share from our experiences growing up. If you're looking for some last minute holiday entertainment for Christmas Eve, remember you can listen to our old time radio play with RadioFUBAR.com at 8pm EST, 7pm...
2014-12-24
49 min
Game on Girl
Episode 141 - Procrastinators' Purchasing Portfolio
Ho Ho Holy Cow I'm Late! Ever have one of those times you can't quite figure out what to get someone and you're crunched for time? The Procrastinators' Purchasing Portfolio is our last minute gift guide to help you out in these uncertain gift giving situations. Isabela, the fearless intern, joins me and Rhonda to share some great gift giving ideas. Let us know in the comments if you have any suggestions for our gift giving categories. You can find us on facebook, google+, tumblr, and twitter. If you haven't done so already, please consider leaving us a rating and/or revie...
2014-12-15
37 min
Game on Girl
Episode 140 - Linda Breneman from Pixelkin
Linda Breneman from Pixelkin joins us this week. We have a great discussion about gaming with your kids, making content accessible to new gamers, and the fun of a good online gaming experience. Make sure to check out the site for lots of great reviews and excellent articles. Rhonda and I discuss some of our end of year geekiness in our WRaP session. Does the holidaze leave you with more or less time for geeking out? We also mention an upcoming holiday even we are doing in conjunction with RadioFUBAR.com and some of the podcast hosts from the network. Tr...
2014-12-08
1h 05
Game on Girl
Episode 139 - Cathe Post
This week Cathe Post from GeekMom.com joins us on the show. We discuss training your kids to be board gaming geeks, cosplaying as a family, and some of our favorite board games. In the WRaP, Rhonda and I discuss our current geeky obsessions! Make sure to check out all the great DIY science stuff on these sites. Some good times are in store for sure! Until nex time, game on! Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-12-01
58 min
Game on Girl
Episode 138 - Holiday PLaylist
In anticipation of the quickly approaching Holidaze, Rhonda and I invite fearless intern, Isabela, to join us for our holiday playlist episode. Starting an annual tradition, we make suggestions to help pass the time traveling to visit family and friends this year using your favorite electronic device or your favorite old fashioned device like a paperback book. Let us know your recommendations to pass the time this traveling season on the site! www.gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda & Isabela --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-11-18
50 min
Game on Girl
Episode 137 - Chicks Dig Gaming
This week we review an excellent anthology focused on women gamers. "Chicks Dig Gaming" from Mad Norwegian press is a great collection of stories and articles we are sure you would love. We share some quotes from our favorite stories in the collection.We WRaP up the episode with what we are Watching, Reading, and Playing. We're loving some fall TV and some new games this week. Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-11-10
32 min
Game on Girl
Episode 136 - Allison Carrier - Renaissance Woman
This week we have the pleasure of chatting with Alison Carrier, a bona fide Renaissance Woman and female geek hero. Alison works for EA at the Red Crow Austin studio as a UI/UX designer. Hear some stories about working in the game industry, cosplaying Wonder Woman, and all about her fantastically geeky hobbies. We WRaP up the show with what we're Watching, Reading, and Playing. I won't talk about a certain mobile game that has me super frustrated. I'm saving that for a later post. Check out the links at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda ...
2014-11-03
47 min
Game on Girl
Episode 135 - Game on Ghouls!
In our first ever Halloween episode, Rhonda and I talk about season 7 of True Blood. I will warn you know - WE SPOIL EVERYTHING. So if you are a fan and haven't watched, skip to the last part of the episode where we talk about our favorite scary games, TV, movies, and books. My book selection made Rhonda laugh out loud. You should listen just to find out why! Check out the links at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-10-27
45 min
Game on Girl
Episode 134 - Anne Marie Porter
This week we catch up with researcher and graduate student, Anne Marie Porter. Anne Marie shares with us her research exploring games and health. Yes, you read that right. HEALTH. Listen to hear some fascinating effects gaming can have on the brain. Rhonda and I WRaP up our week as the fall TV season takes off. I share some shows I am reluctant to return to this season - are there any on your NOT to watch list?Check out the links at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podc...
2014-10-21
50 min
Game on Girl
Episode 133 - Geek Girl Con 14
We had a great time this weekend at Geek Girl Con 14! Rhonda, Isabela, and I represented Game on Girl at this fantastic gathering. We recorded a short podcast and recorded several short videos showing off all thegret stuff and fantastic people in attendance. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you don't miss anything. Here is the intro video of all three of us in the same place!Until next tie, game on!Regina & Rhonda & Isabela --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-10-13
10 min
Game on Girl
Episode 131 - The Headlines Show
This week, we take on the latest feminist news in our headline show. There are SO MANY stories about feminism right now, good and bad, and we tackle a few here. What's your definition of feminism? Do you think it needs a new name?Check out the links at www.gameongirl.com!Game on!Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-09-29
51 min
Game on Girl
Episode 129 - Brianna Wu from Giant Spacekat Studio
We are honored to have Brianna (Bri) Wu join us on the show this week. Bri is co-founder and head of development for Giant Spacekat Studio. Their chose your own adventure like game, Revolution 60, is out oniOS. We talk about the studio, how important it is to properly animate hair, and a host of other issues, including the struggles experienced by women working in the game industry. Rhonda and I WRaP up the week with what we're Watching, Reading, and Playing. We are looking forward to the return of our favorite fall shows this month. Let us know what you think about...
2014-09-15
1h 10
Game on Girl
Episode 128 - Live Podcast from Dragon Con with Mitch Hutts
This week, we share Rhonda's live podcast from Dragon Con featuring Mitch Hutts, vlogger from Geek and Sundry. Check out the details at www.gameongirl.com!Game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-09-08
57 min
Game on Girl
Episode 127 - The Headlines Show
This week, Rhonda and I hand picked some new stories to discuss on our Headline Show. There is tons of news out there and we love chatting about the good, the bad, and the geeky. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and see the links at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-09-02
39 min
Game on Girl
Episdoe 126 - A tribute to Robin Williams
This week, we remember comdedian and actor, Robin Williams. Mark and Ryan join us on the show and we center our discussion on a favorite scene from movies and his stand-up routines. Check out the links on www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda & Mark & Ryan --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-08-18
35 min
Game on Girl
Episode 125 - Swordsman Review
This week we review the new MMORPG from Perfect World Entertainment, Swordsman. For screen shots and details about our review, visit www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-08-11
48 min
Game on Girl
Episode 124 - James Brady from Cloud Cap Games
This week we have a great interview with James Brady from Cloud Cap Games in Portland, OR. Cloud Cap is Regina's favorite LGS (Local Game Store) and a great community based small business. Listen to hear us discuss setting the tone for the store, getting started running a small business, and, of course, some of our favorite board games. We wrap up the show with some summer game recommendations. Leave us your comments on the site, www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-08-04
52 min
Game on Girl
Episode 123 - FanGirl Tricia Barr
Have we got a great show for you this week! Tricia Barr from the FanGirl blog joins us. We discuss Star Wars fandom, strong female characters, and writing. Check out the episode and let us know what you think in the comments at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-07-28
1h 00
Game on Girl
Episode 122 - Con*Gregate
This week, Rhonda reports about her experiences at ConGregate, a fan conin Winstom-Salem. Listen to hear all about this great experience! We continue our summer book recommendations based on your vacation destination of choice! Let us know about any local cons you are attending and your book recommendations for the summer on our site! www.gamongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-07-21
30 min
Game on Girl
Episode 121 - Toni Lesatz from My Book Addiction
This week, we chat with writer, gamer, blogger, and mom, Toni Lesatz from My Book addiction. We have a great chat about writing, gaming, and website promotions. Check out the links at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-07-14
1h 05
Game on Girl
Episode 120 - White Willow Films
We've got fantastic guests for the show this week. We chat with the directors and producers of “No Princess in the Castle,” Natalie Rossetti and Dave Danzara. “No Princess in the Castle” is “a new documentary on the lives of women in gaming who, against all odds, punched through the peripheral shadows and entered the gaming world center stage.”We continue our summer book recommendations. Check out www.gameongirl.com for links for this episode and leave us your feedback. Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-07-07
52 min
Game on Girl
Episode 119 - UtopYA Con
This week, Rhonda reports in about UtopYA Con, a young adult and new adult fiction writers convention she attended in Nashville. Make sure to check out the post on www.gameongirl.com to see the links to all the great writers and bloggers Rhonda met at this great space!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-07-01
34 min
Game on Girl
Episode 118 - Kelsey from Nerdy but Flirty
This week, we have the pleasure of chatting with Kelsey from Nerdy but Flirty and Stream Friends! We talk about favorite games, streaming, editing a site, and keeping up with gaming news. Make sure to check Kelsey out on Twitter and watch her streams! We also started a new segment - Vacation Book Recommendations! We have ideas for your vacation at the beach, the mountains, or internationally! Leave us a comment on the site: www.gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-06-24
56 min
Game on Girl
Episode 117 - SKA Studios!
This show is long overdue. Regina and Rhonda are big fans of Michelle Juett Silva and James Silva at SKA Studios. Listen to this episode to hear us talk about the creation and evolution of SKA Studios and some of Michelle and James's gaming stories. We try to get some hints about their super secret Project Gato but they are keeping the lid on that until PAX Prime in August. Leave your comments on the site: www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-06-16
50 min
Game on Girl
Episode 116 - Headlines Show
This week we chat about the latest news and geeky headlines. We also show and tell our favorite geeky desk decorations. Check out our latest vlog! Links to the articles and comments at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-06-09
36 min
Game on Girl
Episode 115 - Alison
We've got a great show for you this week! Alison "Mu" Jones joins us to discuss art, gaming, and role playing. We WRaP about our current geeky passions in what we're Watching, Reading, and Playing. We discuss Alison's comic about spectrum slide in great detail during the show. Make sure to check it out here. As always, leave comments on the site: www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-06-02
1h 00
Game on Girl
Episode 114 - Favorite Geeky Toys
In our latest episode, editor extraordinaire Ryan joins us as we show and tell our top three favorite geeky toys. Check out our gallery of pics and the video version on the site, www.gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda & Ryan --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-05-28
26 min
Game on Girl
Episode 113 - T-Shirts and TV Shows
In another video installment of the show, we share our favorite geeky t-shirts and talk about the end of this seasons TV shows, the cancellations that make us want to cry, and the new shows scheduled for fall. Check out the video on the site, www.gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-05-19
45 min
Game on Girl
Episode 112 - The VIDEO Headline Show
Game on Girl: A podcast about gender and gaming. Regina McMenomy, Ph.D., explores identity and gaming in this interview based podcast. She talks to gamers of all types about how gaming impacts every aspect of their lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-05-05
26 min
Game on Girl
Episode 111 - Games to Movies
We shake up our format a bit this week and WRaP at the start of the show, then we start a new segment, "I NEED THAT," before we launch into our discussion of why movie adaptations of video games are so terrible. Isabela, the intern, joins us to share the discussion she started on our Twitter and Facebook pages. Leave your comments and feedback on the site, www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda & Isabela --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-04-28
1h 05
Game on Girl
Episode 109 - The Headline Show
This week, Rhonda and Regina talk about some recent news articles in geek culture. For links to the articles and to leave a comment, visit www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2014-04-14
59 min
Game on Girl
Episode 107 - Titanfall and TMG
This week, Chris and Kelly from The Married Gamers join Regina and Mark to discuss the new first person shooter, Titanfall. After reading Susan Ardent's article, "Why TItanfall's Trailer Made Me Emotional," we were very interested in the game and its representations of gender. Chris and Kelly share their insight and experiences within the game. Then we WRaP up the show with what we are Watching, Reading, and Playing. Tune in to hear our latest obsessions. Leave your comments on the site at www.gameongirl.com! International Tabletop Day is April 5th! Regina and Isabela will be at Cloud Cap Games in Por...
2014-04-01
1h 24
Game on Girl
Episode 106 - Welcome Back Grab Bag
The Doc returns to the show from a brief hiatus and there are lots of topics to discuss. Mark joins Regina and Rhonda to discuss the Ban Bossy campaign promoting leadership in girls. Does one word have major impact on how kids view themselves?Our hosts also take on the Star Trek spin-off Enterprise. Does Enterprise Suck or Succeed? Do you think our hosts agree or disagree on this topic? Listen to find out!Leave us your ideas on the use of "bossy" and your thoughts on Enterprise.Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda & Mark --- Send in a voice...
2014-03-24
1h 06
Game on Girl
Episode 85 - Darla Kennerud from Privateer Press
Darla Kennerud, Managing Editor at Privateer Press, joins us this week. We talk about what it means to be an editor, specifically in the game industry and at a company that has such a massive amount of lore and history to its games. Rhonda and Regina also WraP about our geeky week with what we're Watching, Reading, and Playing. Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2013-10-28
1h 23
Game on Girl
Episode 83 - Raising Strong Gamer Girls
The focus of this week's show comes from a letter a listener sent us about playing online with his eight year old daughter. We talk about strategies for raising strong gamer girls and how to deal with trolling that should be reserved for adult gamers. We have some new commercials we discuss and a quick WRaP about our favorite shows of the new fall season, along with the games we're playing and Regina's continued addiction to The House of Night. Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/m...
2013-10-15
57 min
Game on Girl
Episode 68 - Man Date Monday Invades!
This week we have the honor of having the hosts of Man Date Mondays join us on the show. Aaron and Rusty invited us to be on their show a few months ago and we promised to have them on the show to give them the Game on Girl treatment. Listen for a great conversation about building community and friendships through gaming. Make sure to subscribe to their channels and follow them on Twitter @ThaBlackgl0ve and @falken1974.In our Geeking Out segment, we talk about what we're watching, reading, and playing right now. We'd love to hear what you're gee...
2013-06-24
1h 10
Game on Girl
Episode 50 - Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter
Tune in this week to hear Regina and Rhonda discuss their experiences in the Beta for Dungeons and Dragons Neverwinter. We talk about character classes, graphics, and game play. This is Rhonda's first MMO experience so listen to hear her share her experiences. Check out the site for some screen shots and videos of game play. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2013-02-17
42 min
Game on Girl
Episode 7 - Role Player Sharon: I'll play them all
WELCOME TO EPISODE 7 OF GAME ON GIRL! This week we talk to the most elusive of the player types: the Role Player. Sharon is one of the original participants in my research and I was delighted that we got a chance to talk again. She shares many insights into the culture of Role Playing in MMORPGs, both in current games like Star Wars: The Old Republic and older games like Star Wars: Galaxies and Necron. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Are you going to try some role playing now? I am already thinking up backstory i...
2012-05-03
55 min
Game on Girl
Episode 6 - Trans-Identity in Game: A welcoming community
Hello Everyone and Thank You for Checking out Episode Six of Game on Girl! I am very excited about this week's guest, Michele, because her interview marks a further step in expanding and embracing of the ideas in my research. Michele is a male to female transsexual and in this episode she discusses her experiences and how her gaming changed throughout her own transition. If you'd like to read more about Michele, check out her blog and follow her on Twitter. If you have question about what it means to be trans, check out a website recommended by Michele - Tra...
2012-04-19
51 min
Game on Girl
Episode 5 - From The Guys: Secret Geek Shame
For episode five, Game on Girl Hosts Regina and Rhonda talk to two gamer guys! Tune in and check out what they have to say about avatars, what it means to be a gamer, and the awesomeness that is women gamers! More episode details at www.game-on-girl.com Game on! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message
2012-04-05
1h 15