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Friend of the show Ruben returns to discuss the Trials, a "boss" "rush" added to the game after the Into Oblivion update.

They discuss the puzzles, the challenge, and the lore of the trials.

Also discussed: good music discoveries, Everdeep Aurora and psychological generosity, and the community's big SGDQ moment.

Ruben's Links

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@meriscan?si=a2zK_h1N4Eqg49U4

Low: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20ocPSPDyNE&list=OLAK5uy_lqrryJfWlaEONeeouRX9vHaa5Wwa2Ddyw

Picchio Dal Pozzo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InqNhh79or0

Will Borger's Everdeep Aurora Review: https://www.shacknews.com/article/145053/everdeep-aurora-review-searching-for-a-home-at-the-end-of-the-world

Professor Linda R. Tropp's article on psychological generosity: https://theconversation.com/making-eye-contact-and-small-talk-with-strangers-is-more-than-just-being-polite-the-social-benefits-of-psychological-generosity-252477

Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!

A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/

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Malachi and Nick are once again joined by friend of the show Lilac Vrt Olligoci to discuss the many showcases they've done for Star of Providence, including their recent SGDQ run.

Lilac talks about where they'll go next and share advice for those wanting to follow in the trail they've cleared.

Also discussed: horse game, new challengers approaching, and the Mall of America.

You can find Lilac on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lilacolligoci.bsky.social

Watch Lilac's 2025 SGDQ run here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXAglNzW8y4

Other StarProv Showcases mentioned:

BIGHONKINBURGER's 2018 GDQ run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc7dPwqN_xU

Kailaria's 2021 Flame Fatales run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4VpIDKAs3g

Lilac's Feb 2022 Fast Paced Events run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0YCDXsNf5E

Lilac's Jul 2022 Fast Paced Events run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0VlgpiPuSY

Lilac & Kailaria's 2022 Flame Fatales race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwZzH0k9C5A

Lilac's 2025 Power Up With Pride run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1tLWzLiIwE

Black in a Flash: https://gamesdonequick.com/site/blackinaflash

Frame Fatales: https://gamesdonequick.com/site/framefatales

Oengus.io: https://oengus.io/

Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!

A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/

Did you get a chance to catch Lilac's run yet? Join the Discord server and let us know!

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Malachi and Nick present a short interview (of sorts) with the designer Mushbuh.

Mushbuh has partnered with Bigmode to design a figurine (or "Modo") for each of the games the studio publishes.

The interview touches on Mushbuh's influences, projects, and process.

The Star of Providence "Modo" is now available for purchase on Bigmode's shop, as well as the Bigmode Biggie and Animal Well Modos: https://bigmode.com/shop

Check out Mushbuh's wonderful work:

Itemlabel.com https://itemlabel.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoojTCmw2HzclisC0f2XBc1_JODdQWOH4zkcL5V9gcOCzXH7J_nN

The Item Label Discord Server https://discord.com/invite/itemlabel

Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still amazed it exists!

A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/

Do you own any itemlabel swag? Plan to buy a Modo? Join the Discord server and let us know!

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This episode puts a spotlight on the first "SPRINT", the Star of Providence Racing InterNational Tournament.

Malachi speaks with contestants and commentators Nick, Lilac Vrt Olligoci, and Kat AKA Volt Race.

Tune in to hear their thoughts on what makes SPRINT unique, what they enjoyed about the tournament, and where it may go next.

Also discussed: a successful apartment hunt, unsuccessful but enjoyable trouting, finding peace at a fireside and in a forest, and the wild Death Stranding 2 videos on YT.

You can find Lilac on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lilacolligoci.bsky.social

SPRINT's Bluesky is here: https://bsky.app/profile/sprint-racing.bsky.social

The entirety of SPRINT 1 can be found on Twitch, here: https://www.twitch.tv/sprint__racing/videos

Here is the Frame Fatales race between Kailaria & Lilac mentioned: https://youtu.be/gwZzH0k9C5A?si=cxB08iaPkluYFpPL

Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!

A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/

Do you have ideas for future SPRINT events? Wanna join up? Do it! Join the official SPRINT Discord server!

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Malachi and Nick are joined by friends of the show Dialixx & Rutabaga as they discuss beta testing

The second in our series of beta tester episodes!

Also discussed: Canadian elections, apple cider, a blue jacket, and a Blue Revolver.

Dialixx does pixel art commissions @Dialixx on Discord.

You'll never find Rutabaga.

Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!

A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/

Have you ever wanted to be a beta tester? Join the Discord server and let us know!

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Malachi and Nick are joined by the hosts of the Bit Harmony podcast, Matt & Seth, to talk about their work, the meaning they find in it, how they met, and a few of their favorite games, among other things.

We've got lots of links for you, dear listeners:

• Matt's must-read Star of Providence review: https://somanygames.co.uk/review/star-of-providence/
• Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ba8qb4cWkblzH51nsvZNf?si=b91ca26109784c5a
• The Koopa Cast is Seth's Nintendo-themed podcast, and here's the episode featuring Upgrade Terminal: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hIid7qgXKSJps6bqubcPr?si=5761d19e916f4779
• Matt's podcast Critical Diversions is here: https://open.spotify.com/show/13NCqLwxDv0FO6VIY3EaTS?si=22767d9f1bc6419d
• All N Media: https://alln.media/
• Carpool Gaming: https://carpoolgaming.com/
• Matt's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mattmurray.bsky.social
• Seth's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/twodollarhero.com

Games/Developers Mentioned:

• Glyph: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/glyph-switch/?srsltid=AfmBOoqrJ1OaGFmEx0rHhKofKBomJzUxv90MrfcKFtmc45QFjkFe_wFa
• Gimmick 2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2994880/Gimmick_2/
• Vivid Lope: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2078510/VIVIDLOPE/
• Sorry We're Closed: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1796580/Sorry_Were_Closed/
• Greg Lobanov: https://dumbandfat.com/
• Hypnospace Outlaw: https://www.hypnospace.net/
• Streets of Rage 4: https://store.steampowered.com/app/985890/Streets_of_Rage_4/

Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!

A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/

Have you listened to the Bit Harmony podcast yet? Join the Discord server and let us know!

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Malachi and Nick are joined by friends of the show an_Aki and Bullet as they discuss the early days of beta testing for Star of Providence.

The first in our series of beta tester episodes!

Also discussed: frog song, a new chair, a new bed, and a new mic.

Here is Bullet's cursed audio vid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YKqxVEzVwg

Check out an_Aki's art on Bluesky:

https://bsky.app/profile/anaki.bsky.social

Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!

A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/

Have you ever wanted to be a beta tester? Join the Discord server and let us know!

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Pt. 2 of Malachi and Nick's discussion with Coolant on the lore of Star of Providence. You should listen to Pt. 1 first.

Please keep in mind, the discussion is full spoilers for the game (for real, this episode has some extra deep secrets), so listen at your own risk!

Also discussed: Just lore. Yep, it's the only thing we talk about in this one, too! But if you're reading this right now, I imagine that's what you came for...

Check out Coolant's Lore Doc here:

Lore of Providence

Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!

A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/

What are your thoughts on the StarProv lore? Join the Discord server and let us know!

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Malachi and Nick sit down with friend of the show Coolant for a deep dive into the Star of Providence lore. Wiki editor, admin, and lore enthusiast, Coolant's generous, well-researched two-part lecture is a treat for any fellow lore lovers. Please keep in mind, the discussion is full spoilers for the game, so listen at your own risk!

Also discussed: Nothing. We literally talk about lore the entire time. Strap in!

Check out Coolant's Lore Doc here:

Lore of Providence

Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!

A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/

What are your thoughts on the StarProv lore? Join the Discord server and let us know!

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Malachi and Nick speak to Shinji16, a Bemani and Star of Providence streamer about positivity, favorite bosses, and his thoughts on what rhythm games and shumps have in common.

Also discussed: too many games, ENA: Dream BBQ, and a bird poem in a bird card.

Check out Shinji's Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/shinji16

ENA: Dream BBQ: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2134320/ENA_Dream_BBQ/

The Kestrel by John Frederick Freeman: https://www.simple-poetry.com/poems/the-kestrel-27355872715

Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!

A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.

Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/

Do you think rhythm games and shumps are related? Join the Discord server and let us know!

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