Lyrical Ludology

By Logan Timmins

A shortform interview podcast about the 'lyric games' niche in the tabletop roleplaying games scene.

Hosted by Logan Timmins on unceded Wurundjeri Country.

Logo by Manet Jagers.

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How many episodes does Lyrical Ludology have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.

Lyrical Ludology episodes:

September 08, 2024 25. When a beloved theme song comes on - A one word lyric game
Exactly what it says on the tin. Enjoy this fun little bonus episode!
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6min
June 03, 2024 24. Armanda - Recommendations and Wrap up
Our season 1 finale! Listen in as Armanda shares her recommendations for lyric games you should check out, and adds another item to our list of key lyric games elements.
Find Armanda's games here.
Transcript and links here.
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23min
May 29, 2024 23. Armanda - Lyric games and lyric play
Logan chats with our final guest of Season 1 - Armanda! Listen in as Armanda shares her experience of lyric games and introduces Logan to the concept of 'lyric play'.
Find Armanda's games here.
Transcript and links here.
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14min
May 27, 2024 22. Che - Games as cultural phenomenon
This episode goes places. Listen in as Logan and Che talk about religion, chairs, and other cultural phenomenon, and how context informs what is and is not considered a 'game'.
Find Che's games here.
Transcript and links here.
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24min
May 15, 2024 21. Che - What does it mean to be a 'game'?
Logan welcomes our next guest - Che! In this episode, Che shares their definition of lyric games, and games that want you to forget you're playing a game...
Marked explicit for use of the word 'fucking'.
Find Che's games here.
Transcript and links here.
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18min
May 13, 2024 20. Game jam announcement!
We take a short break from our regular programming to bring you all a special announcement - I'm hosting a game jam! Listen in for more details.
Transcripts and links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yCm8fc6es5rGknD4For0kB6TWhq-dWY7-lSwUoXwIA/edit#heading=h.zfqt29ssq71u
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6min
May 08, 2024 19. Ben - Recommendations and Wrap up
Our final episode with Ben! Hear his final thoughts on design, vulnerability and trust before he disappears, only to be summoned by the most powerful of game jams...
Find Ben's games here.
Transcripts and links here.
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10min
May 06, 2024 18. Ben - Design deep dive
Listen in as we dive deep on Ben's design background and process, and just generally celebrate the designer of one of Logan's favourite games.
Find Ben's games here.
Transcript and links here.
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13min
May 01, 2024 17. Ben - A fantastical invitation to self examination
This week Logan chats with the designer who made his favourite TTRPG! As someone who designs games infrequently, Ben has a different relationship with lyric games. Listen in to see how!
Find Ben's games here.
Transcript and links here.
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15min
April 29, 2024 16. Maria Mison - Recommendations and Wrap up
In this final episode with Maria, we'll hear about different forms of TTRPGs and Maria's favourite lyric games that you should check out.
Find Maria's works here.
Transcript and links here.
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19min

FAQs about Lyrical Ludology:

How many episodes does Lyrical Ludology have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.