The Weekly Cooldown

The Weekly Cooldown

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The Weekly Cooldown episodes

  • Episode 148 - Virtus.pro Suspension, Overwatch 2, Glover Returns with Navaar from Secret Nerd Podcast!

    Navaar from Secret Nerd Podcast drops in to discuss TTRPGs, the importance of diversity, and the complexity of sharing stories. Plus, what it means to be a "Secret Nerd". Then! We talk about the Russian esports team, Virtus.pro's suspension and their response, Overwatch 2's nearing Closed Beta and the return of Glover! Plus so much more! Also, Paul is back!

    Find Navaar and Secret Nerd Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SecretNrdSocial

    Find Secret Nerd Podcast at its website: https://secretnerdpodcast.wordpress.com/

    Check out The Last Detective: https://navaarsnp.itch.io/the-last-detective

    Find Paul on Twitter(s): https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/PaulsWorkinTwit

    Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian

    Intro music by Riki: https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE

    Website: www.wkcooldown.com

    Twitter: @Kamijacegaming / @WkCooldown

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWeeklyCooldown/

    Question? Comment? Concern? Want to tell me how great I am? Email me! - [email protected]

    Humble Heroines Bundle: https://bit.ly/3w2aaH0

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 147 - Black Podcasting and Representation with CJ and Oleander from Blerd of Mouth

    Two out of three of the Blerd of Mouth podcasters drop by to talk about entering and navigating the podcasting space. Plus, representation. Good examples, bad examples, and how not to make a bad example. Also Power Rangers 2017.

    Find CJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scholastic_drag

    Find Oleander on Twitter (or Tumblr/TikTok): https://twitter.com/StrayNerdBoy

    Find them both at: https://twitter.com/BlerdofMouthPod

    Or: https://anchor.fm/blerd-of-mouth-podcast

    Check out CJ's games on itch: https://scholasticdragon.itch.io/

    Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian

    Intro music by Riki: https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE

    Website: www.wkcooldown.com

    Twitter: @Kamijacegaming / @WkCooldown

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWeeklyCooldown/

    Question? Comment? Concern? Want to tell me how great I am? Email me! - [email protected]

    VR Discovery Bundle: https://bit.ly/3pe0022

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 146 - Black while TTRPGing with Lexi (BlackGirlMage) and Tavon Gatling!

    Lexi and Tavon join the show this week to discuss TTRPGs! Our favorites, our firsts, and our stories. Plus, we discuss what it is like to be Black in the TTRPG space, how we can do better for one another and ourselves, and where to find MORE GREAT TTRPG players, games, and everything else. Also a quick discussion on zodiacs. 


    Find Lexi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage

    Check out Lexi's game No Bump in the Night: https://blackgirlmage.itch.io/no-bump-in-the-night

    Find Tavon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gatlingxyz

    Check out Tavon's serialized Starforged Actual Play and other things he does: https://www.gatling.xyz/ 


    Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian

    Intro music by Riki: https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE

    Website: www.wkcooldown.com

    Twitter: @Kamijacegaming / @WkCooldown

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWeeklyCooldown/

    Question? Comment? Concern? Want to tell me how great I am? Email me! - [email protected]

    UX Dev/Designer Bundle: https://bit.ly/3oTLJr6

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 145 - Creating and Developing while Black with Moe Poplar / Ashyfeet

    Moe drops in to drop some knowledge. We talk and share about everything from where to find good ribs in LA, to what it feels like to navigate traditionally un-Black spaces. Plus, what to do about creating and developing while Black? How to navigate the feelings of creating for Black audiences, and what White and other PoC can do to help.

    Find Moe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ashyfeet1


    Check out Moe's website and games: https://ashyfeet.com/

    Play Shibuyan Knights for free on itch.io: https://ashyfeet.itch.io/shibuyan-knights-qs

    Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian

    Intro music by Riki: https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE

    Website: www.wkcooldown.com

    Twitter: @Kamijacegaming / @WkCooldown

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWeeklyCooldown/

    Question? Comment? Concern? Want to tell me how great I am? Email me! - [email protected]

    Fuck Cancer Bundle: https://bit.ly/3BhmvYr

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 144 - Black Gaming Spaces with Willy and Berrod

    Willy and Berrod stop into the podcast for the First Black History Month episode. Together we discuss navigating Black gaming spaces, creating them, and what it means to feel like an "outsider" in those spaces, and how we can all do better in creating and moving through those spaces.

    Find Willy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OneSoloPlayer


    Find Berrod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/judestraume
    Or, for some adult art (NSFW. NO KIDS YALL): https://twitter.com/Berryscrawls


    Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian

    Intro music by Riki: https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE

    Website: www.wkcooldown.com

    Twitter: @Kamijacegaming / @WkCooldown

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWeeklyCooldown/

    Question? Comment? Concern? Want to tell me how great I am? Email me! - [email protected]

    Humble Winter Sale: https://bit.ly/3IWH92G


    57 min
  • Episode 143 - Microsoft buys ActivisionBlizzard with Walt Braley (Yes, again!)

    Walt Braley is back for a double feature! We discuss briefly why speedrunners, Dark Souls-like games and others make us envious. Plus, a deep dive into why we think Microsoft buying ActivisionBlizzard is a massive deal.


    Find Walt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaltBraley

    Check out the excellent comedy over on Robot Butt: https://www.robotbutt.com/

    Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian

    Intro music by Riki: https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE

    Website: www.wkcooldown.com

    Twitter: @Kamijacegaming / @WkCooldown

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWeeklyCooldown/

    Question? Comment? Concern? Want to tell me how great I am? Email me! - [email protected]

    Humble Winter Sale: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/winter-sale-2022/?partner=kamijacegaming

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 142 - Phil Spencer's Network Ban Ideas and New Release Excitement! with Walt Braley

    After a nice long break, we're finally ready to return for the new year! For our return, Walt Braley joins the show! We discuss his website, Robot Butt, his favorite games and favorite type of games. Plus, we chat all about toxic gamers, Phil Spencer's latest ideas about banning toxic gamers, and the past and the future of gaming!


    Find Walt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaltBraley

    Check out the excellent comedy over on Robot Butt: https://www.robotbutt.com/

    Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian

    Intro music by Riki: https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE

    Website: www.wkcooldown.com

    Twitter: @Kamijacegaming / @WkCooldown

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWeeklyCooldown/

    Question? Comment? Concern? Want to tell me how great I am? Email me! - [email protected]

    Nacon Space, Sports and Orcs Collection: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/nacon-space-sports-orcs-collection?partner=kamijacegaming

    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 141 - Playlist: Final Fantasy XIV (Up to Shadowbringers!) with Samm Neiland

    Samm Neiland returns for our second Playlist game episode! This episode has spoilers as we take a nice little dip into our favorite things about Final Fantasy XIV. Only up to Shadowbringers, so don't worry Endwalkers players. No spoilers that far, yet. Come talk all about the game with us! And be sure to tell us how you enjoyed (or didn't enjoy) the game!

    Find Samm Neiland on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SammNeiland

    Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit

    Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian

    Intro music by Riki: https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE

    Website: www.wkcooldown.com

    Twitter: @Kamijacegaming / @WkCooldown

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWeeklyCooldown/

    Question? Comment? Concern? Want to tell me how great I am? Email me! - [email protected]

    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 140 - The Weekly Cooldown Playlist - Metroid Dread (Spoilers!) with Samm Neiland

    Samm Neiland is here to talk with us about Metroid Dread! This episode has spoilers as we take a fairly deep dive into the game's story, backstory, music, mechanics and SO MUCH more. Come talk all about the game with us! And be sure to tell us how you enjoyed (or didn't enjoy) the game!

    Find Samm Neiland on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SammNeiland

    Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit

    Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian

    Intro music by Riki: https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE

    Website: www.wkcooldown.com

    Twitter: @Kamijacegaming / @WkCooldown

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWeeklyCooldown/

    Question? Comment? Concern? Want to tell me how great I am? Email me! - [email protected]

    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 139 - What Bobby Kotick Knew, GTA (Not)Definitive Edition, Game Awards Hot Takes with Old Man Moss/Joe Blackstock

    Joe Blackstock or Old Man Moss drops by again (?) to chat with us about Mr. CEO Bobby Kotick himself. Together we dig a little into the details surrounding what Bobby Kotick knew, and how Blizzard is handling the ongoing allegations. Plus, we try to pain the picture on just how "eh" GTA: Trilogy Definitive Edition is. And finally: We give you our Game Awards Hot Takes!

    Find Moss on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jbstock2

    Also find Moss on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/old_man_moss

    Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian

    Intro music by Riki: https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE

    Website: www.wkcooldown.com

    Twitter: @Kamijacegaming / @WkCooldown

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWeeklyCooldown/

    Question? Comment? Concern? Want to tell me how great I am? Email me! - [email protected]

    Nacon Space, Sports and Orcs Collection: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/nacon-space-sports-orcs-collection?partner=kamijacegaming

    1 hr 4 min

About The Weekly Cooldown

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A podcast that follows the week in gaming news. New releases, eSports, and all kinds of great things happening in gaming are happening here at the Weekly Cooldown! Join host Najee "Kamijace" Walker as he explores the week in gaming with a special guest, every Friday!