Why do video games evoke such anger? The fellas discuss a hypothetical etymology for the term tilted. They also analyze the distinctions between challenge and frustration, as well as external and internal challenges in gaming. They break down their emotional regulation techniques, such as grounding, meditation, and self-monitoring. The Skill Treat introduces cognitive distortions while Megaman, The Sopranos, Snoop Dogg, and pinball gambling weasel their way into the conversation.

Intro- 00:00

D-Dap Delights- 00:33

Deeper into the D-Pad- 05:25

Skill Treat-48:00

Outro-54:45

Links:

More on cognitive distortions: https://www.psychologytools.com/articles/unhelpful-thinking-styles-cognitive-distortions-in-cbt/

Self Made Man Sculpture https://www.bobbiecarlylesculpture.com/SelfMadeMan.php

Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz and Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.