As a follow up to episode 153, this week we talk about what we saw and played at E3 as well as talking about the things that we are most (and least) excited to get our hands on.

What We’re Playing:
Super Lucky’s TaleAshenRefunctOverwatch
What We’re Drinking
Varied Cranberry Peach mock/cocktails

Episode 153: Champagne Wishes and E3 Dreams (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week in the podcast we talk what we want to see (or not) at E3. A good conversation between Sam and Alisha about upcoming games and what the future holds for gaming hardware with the […]

Episode 152: Then is Not Now: On Nostalgia in Games (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week in the podcast we talk about nostalgia in and around video games. We also talk a lot about playing games with our kids because we do that sometimes. What We’re […]

Episode 151: Coming Together Over Streams: A Conversation with Justin Clark (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week in the podcast we are joined by Twitch streamer Justin Clark (Twitch & Twitter: TrueZeldaFan) as we talk about the culture of streaming, why he streams, and lots of things […]

Episode 150: On Recognition, Representation, and Revolution: A Conversation with TreaAndrea Russworm (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week in the podcast we had an amazing conversation with TreaAndrea Russworm (@ProfessorTMR) is an associate professor at UMass Amhearst, author of Blackness is Burning: Civil Rights, Popular Culture, and […]

This week in the podcast we had an amazing conversation with TreaAndrea Russworm (@ProfessorTMR) is an associate professor at UMass Amhearst, author of Blackness is Burning: Civil Rights, Popular Culture, and the Problem of Recognition and co-editor of From Madea to Media Mogul: Theorizing Tyler Perry and the forthcoming Gaming Representation: Race, Gender, and Sexuality in Video Games. Check out our conversations that span everything from film to fiction to comics to video games.

What We’re Playing:

VirginiaNBA 2K17The Sims 3 Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildHearthstoneOvercookedMarvel Guardians of the Galaxy Ep. 1

What We’re Reading

Black (comic) by Kwanza OsajyefoThe Heatstroke Line by Edward L. RubinUberfication of the University by Gary HallBlackness is Burning by TreaAndrea Russworm

What We’re Drinking

port3 Floyds Space Station Middle Finger & Deep Eddy’s Grapefruit vodka and tonicSome abomination of Angry Orchard cider, bourbon, honey, and cinnamon

This week in the podcast that was cursed (aka the cursedcast) we talk about streaming, streamers, and representation as an part of our ongoing series of podcasts talking to streamers from marginalized populations. We lost our original podcast but the guest we had scheduled will be back soon.

What We’re Playing:
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildMass Effect: AndromedaHearthstoneBlackwood CrossingThe Sexy Brutale
What We’re Reading
Between the World and MeThe Homesick Phone Book
What We’re Drinking
Ace Perry Hard Cider3 Floyds Gumball HeadNew Glarus Spotted Cow

This week are joined by early childhood education specialist Heather Bernt (@ece_nerd) of the Cause An Effect podcast and Lauren Woolbright, Assistant Professor of New Media Studies at Alma College. We had an amazing conversation about the role of play in early childhood and elementary education. We shared a lot about our own experiences as educators and parents, and had a lot of fun while doing it.

What We're Playing:
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildMass Effect: AndromedaHorizon: Zero DawnLittle InfernoThe Flame and the FloodFallout 4Little Big Planet 3Never AloneYahtzee with Buddies
What We're Reading:
Video Games and CreativityThe Geek FeministJane EyreChanging Minds: The Art and Science of Changing Our Own and Other People’s Minds

In this week’s episode we talk with Jen (@MotoOnXbox) co-founder and podcast co-host at Girl Tribe Gaming and streamer on Beam

What We’re Playing:
Halo Wars 2Riptide GP: RenegadeGems of WarShift HappensHorizon: Zero DawnLeaving LyndowMetal Gear Solid VKentucky Route ZeroAnother Lost Phone
What We’re Reading:
The Girl with All the GiftsSpeakThe Dark Side of Game Play 

Episode 146: Sometimes We Play Games on Boards (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). In this week’s episode we talk about board games with our guest Tony Bushner. There’s also lots of talk of...