Possible Acronym Interpretations:

Very In(dividual)(tertextual) Cardboard Experience Special

Veritably (sorry that) It’s (a non-)Conversation (but just me) Existentially Spiraling <<< typed this before recording either version of this episode, and it wound up being way too self-fulfilling

Vanilla Ice Cream Eating Spectacular

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the podcast, this isn't the place to start. There are eight awesome conversations before this one and plenty more coming afterwards. Even if you aren't new to the podcast, this rambling mess is probably a bit off from what you're used to. The main goal was to contextualize some of my tastes and give a "behind the scenes" look at some of the things going on with the show. There was still a lot of thought put into it (and as mentioned in the episode itself, there is some built in foreshadowing), and I'm also using this as a springboard for a different iteration of this type of recap next year. Perhaps somebody will interview me. Perhaps it will be a "double interview" of sorts. Who knows? Whether it was with this episode, every single episode, all episodes besides this one, or just any episode in general, I really appreciate your time with this show.

PODSTATS & Thoughts (5:57)

"Vod's Awards" - Introduction of New to Me Two-Zero-Two-Three (12:14)

"Bro, do you even read?" (13:42)

"And you're too lazy to watch movies???" (17:05)

TV (19:41)

Music (24:01)

Metroidvanias & Roguelites (26:16)

My Biggest Time Sink (31:11)

• Podcast mentioned with Dan Thurot and Jon Perry

Board Game Stats & [First Ever] Awards (34:27)

• My 2023 Logged Plays Spreadsheet
• John's designer diary that I mentioned.
• How you're going to get new Omen and be happy.

Wrap-up Thoughts, Requests, and Giveaway Information (51:17)

• [THIS EPISODE'S GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED - feel free to fill out the feedback form though.Contact me at [email protected] or my Instagram with the same name. There's also now an Intertextual Cardboard Experience Twitter account.