Quiet Contemplation

By Dave Lonning and William Van Hecke

Dave and Bill discuss games, music, literature and the culture surrounding them. Enthusiasm and thoughtful discussion abound.... more

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How many episodes does Quiet Contemplation have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.

Quiet Contemplation episodes:

August 07, 2015 Quiet Contemplation Episode 4 – Meta Narratives
In which William and Dave discuss Shirobako and the appeal of stories that are about the telling of stories, and the craft of media. Things referenced in the show: Kawaiikochans’ guide to Shirobako (and Patreon) Analog Housou’s insightful blog post on Shirobako Beck, the manga about a band trying to make it big Bakuman, the […]
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35min
August 07, 2015Quiet Contemplation Episode 4 – Meta Narratives
In which William and Dave discuss Shirobako and the appeal of stories that are about the telling of stories, and the craft of media.
Things referenced in the show:
Kawaiikochans’ guide to Shirobako (and Patreon)
Analog Housou’s insightful blog post on Shirobako
Beck, the manga about a band trying to make it big
Bakuman, the manga about a manga artist trying to make it big
Comic Party, the game about a doujin artist trying to make it big
Genshiken, the manga about a “modern visual culture club” in a Japanese college
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35min
March 16, 2015 Quiet Contemplation Episode 3 – Pen to Paper
William and Dave discuss this week’s topics in geekery (listed below), and wax nostalgic with stories of their first PnP RPG experiences. The Sora no Kiseki series Kawaiikochan Gaming No Korner The Campaign podcast The Reaper Bones 2 Kickstarter delivery
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58min
March 16, 2015Quiet Contemplation Episode 3 – Pen to Paper
William and Dave discuss this week’s topics in geekery (listed below), and wax nostalgic with stories of their first PnP RPG experiences.
The Sora no Kiseki series
Kawaiikochan Gaming No Korner
The Campaign podcast
The Reaper Bones 2 Kickstarter delivery
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58min
January 05, 2015 Quiet Contemplation Episode 2 – Before the Holidays
In which the podcast starts developing its identity. William and Dave discuss Shadow of Mordor, Sora no Kiseki, procedurally generated content, Mox Boarding House, Boss Monster, and musical milestones: King Crimson live and Phish’s Junta. Relevant Links: Kings of Pain: On Gender and Power in Shadow of Mordor
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48min
January 05, 2015Quiet Contemplation Episode 2 – Before the Holidays
In which the podcast starts developing its identity. William and Dave discuss Shadow of Mordor, Sora no Kiseki, procedurally generated content, Mox Boarding House, Boss Monster, and musical milestones: King Crimson live and Phish’s Junta.
Relevant Links:
Kings of Pain: On Gender and Power in Shadow of Mordor
Real Human Beings: Shadow of Mordor, Watch Dogs and the New NPC
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48min
November 20, 2014 Quiet Contemplation Episode 1 – The Very Beginning
In which Bill and Dave introduce themselves and discuss goals for the podcast. Dave’s voice is on sloth-filter due to Speech Jammer-esque mic feedback; we’ll have this fixed by the next episode! Relevant links: The Omni Group Idea Channel: Is Homestuck the Ulysses of the Internet?
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31min
November 20, 2014Quiet Contemplation Episode 1 – The Very Beginning
In which Bill and Dave introduce themselves and discuss goals for the podcast.
Dave’s voice is on sloth-filter due to Speech Jammer-esque mic feedback; we’ll have this fixed by the next episode!
Relevant links:
The Omni Group
Idea Channel: Is Homestuck the Ulysses of the Internet?
...more
31min

FAQs about Quiet Contemplation:

How many episodes does Quiet Contemplation have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.