Best BLACKLEY Podcasts (2025)

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When You're Seeking Community 53:46

4d ago53:46

53:46

Melbournians have not forgotten that ours was the most locked down of cities in the effort to combat COVID. The social impact of the isolation years is something we've barely begun to study, though those impacted can tell you that the abrupt and severe curtail of community resulted in increased anxiety across the population. Hayley Russell, founder…

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Liam Wong, photographer, director. 1:28:37

3d ago1:28:37

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Liam Wong is a Scottish photographer, art director, and game designer. Born in Edinburgh he began his career in the video game industry after graduating from Abertay University. After a stint at Crytek UK, he eventually join Ubisoft Montreal, and there became the youngest director at the company. His work on acclaimed titles like Far Cry 4 helped s…

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Guillaume Provost, studio director Compulsion Games (South of Midnight, We Happy Few). 1:23:17

11d ago1:23:17

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Guillaume Provost is a game designer, creative director, studio founder and CEO, with a passion for building immersive, story-driven experiences. After working as a programmer for games companies such as Pseudo Interactive and Arkane, in 2009 he founded his own independent studio, Compulsion Games. Under his leadership, the studio gained worldwide …

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New VideoGamer Podcast #12 - Surviving Alien: Rogue Incursion 53:58

11d ago53:58

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VideoGamer sits down with the team at Survios to discuss the creation of Alien: Rogue Incursion, a new VR take on the iconic 80s franchise for PCVR, PSVR 2 and Meta Quest 3.By VideoGamer.com

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Correspondence Special #6: WarioWare: Idiom Edition, The Observer's future game coverage, and more. 32:32

16d ago32:32

32:32

In this special correspondence edition, Simon reads out your correspondence and answers your questions. What's next for game coverage at The Observer newspaper following its sale to Tortoise? How can we invite fan-favourite guests back on the show? How should you respond when a dodgy man in a pub asks: "What's the damage?" All this and much more. B…

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Celia Hodent, UX specialist (Ubisoft Montreal, LucasArts, Epic Games). 1:18:44

18d ago1:18:44

1:18:44

Celia Hodent is a French author and former director of user experience at Epic Games. Born in France, she earned her doctorate in psychology in Paris, hoping to become a professional academic. Her childhood love of video games, however, drew her to the games industry, and in 2008 she joined Ubisoft to work on the editorial team. In 2010 she transfe…

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Joel Morris, comedy writer (Philomena Cunk, Black Mirror, Paddington). 1:31:27

25d ago1:31:27

1:31:27

Joel Morris is a multi-award winning comedy writer, and a contributor to the widely beloved Paddington films. One of the best regarded comedic talents in Britain, during the past two decades he has written for everyone from David Mitchell to Miranda Hart to Ronnie Corbett. A long-time collaborator with Charlie Brooker, he was a key part of the BAFT…

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New VideoGamer Podcast #11 - Creating the Xbox with Seamus Blackley 1:23:38

1M ago1:23:38

1:23:38

After a small hiatus, VideoGamer sits down with Seamus Blackley, the creator of the Xbox, to discuss his storied career across the decades. From working on super colliders to creating physics in System Shock to the development of the original Xbox, Blackley looks back across the evolution of gaming.By VideoGamer.com

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Saraya Bevis, professional wrestler. 1:13:25

1M ago1:13:25

1:13:25

Saraya is one of the biggest names in professional wrestling. Born into a successful wrestling family in Norwich, England, she left home at fifteen to forge her own path in the ring. Under the name Paige, she became the youngest WWE Divas Champion in history and was the subject of the hit 2019 film Fighting with My Family, written and directed by S…

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When You're Talkin' With the Moon 1:21:58

1M ago1:21:58

1:21:58

If you've got suspicions that you may have experienced a Spiritual Awakening, this chat is for you. My guest Shelley Henkle shares the surprising nature of her own moment and some of what's transpired since, including a total career transformation. Inspiring to talk to this knowledgeable woman who applies what she knows to help her clients heal, fr…

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Seamus Blackley, originator of the Xbox. 1:19:25

1M ago1:19:25

1:19:25

Seamus Blackle is a physicist, game designer, and technology visionary best known as the originator of the Xbox. After studying physics at Tufts University, he began his career in high-energy physics before pivoting to the video game industry. He worked on titles including System Shock and Flight Unlimited. In the late nineties, while an employee a…

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Keith Burns, artist. 1:19:44

1M ago1:19:44

1:19:44

Keith Burns is an award-winning aviation artist and illustrator. As a student he dreamed of becoming a comic book artist but after his teachers at art college discouraged him from the career path, he dropped out and became a bus driver. Ten years later he received an email inviting him to submit a comic strip to a talent finding project. His submis…

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When the Grocery Bill is Higher than the Car Payment 55:01

2M ago55:01

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Returning empty-handed from the grocery yesterday, where bare shelves confronted my search for the oh-so-topical egg, created a Schedule Shift because this conversation with Ira Bailey is about managing food costs, building community, and working with farmers. Ira is the Founder of Coshop.nz, a community-led food platform in New Zealand that aims t…

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Marjolein Robertson, comedian. 1:23:08

2M ago1:23:08

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Marjolein Robertson is a Scottish comedian, improviser, and storyteller. Born in Lerwick, on the Shetland Isles, she first started performing with Shetland Youth Theatre at the age of 13. After graduating from the University of Edinburgh, she was working as a town planner, saving for a mortgage, when she and her partner decided to move to Amsterdam…

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When Alcohol Stops Being Fun 1:08:30

2M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

If you've become introspective about the role that alcohol plays in your life, and you're seeking support to build a life with less or none of it, then join me for a chat with Andy Smith, founder of "Sober In Seven". His programme has effectively supported hundreds of thousands of people discover what life is like without alcohol as a stakeholder, …

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Steffan Powell, BBC's Gaming and Culture Correspondent. 1:27:03

2M ago1:27:03

1:27:03

Steffan Powell is a reporter, television and radio presenter. Born in the Amman Valley in South Wales he joined the BBC while in his twenties, soon working his way up to the position of senior broadcast journalist for Radio One’s Newsbeat. In 2021 he became BBC News’ first ever Gaming and Culture Correspondent, appearing across the broadcasters’ ne…

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Dr. Greg Zeschuk, co-founder Bioware. 1:26:17

2M ago1:26:17

1:26:17

Greg Zeschuk is the co-founder of Bioware. While a medical student at the University of Alberta he told his future wife that, if he could, he’d make video games for a living. After he graduated, the dream came true when, in 1995, he and two friends founded Bioware in his basement. The following year the trio released Shattered Steel and, two years …

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New VideoGamer Podcast #10 - Cracking Atomfall w/ Ben Fisher 1:03:20

2M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

VideoGamer sits down with Ben Fisher, the lead of Rebellion's upcoming British survival RPG Atomfall. Set in an alternate 1960s, this first-person narrative adventure is a brand new experiment for the British game developer, and one that is host Lewis White's most anticipated game on the year.By VideoGamer.com

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Listener Console Special #2 54:15

2M ago54:15

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In this special episode, five My Perfect Console supporters share the games they would like to put on their ideal, fictional games machine, and the reasons behind their choices. If you would like to share your console with the My Perfect Console audience, head to this post for more details. Be attitude for gains. https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect…

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When Personal Transformation Intersects With Your Career 53:41

2M ago53:41

53:41

In this episode Katy Mixter, a passionate advocate for personal growth and purpose-driven careers, gave me the gift of her time. Katy shares what it was like for her to seek purpose while exploring fields like corporate sustainability and disaster reconstruction. We had a great time considering the power of personal development in shaping a career …

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Basia Bułat, folk musician. 1:21:20

2M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

Basia Bulat is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter. Born in Toronto into a family of Polish immigrants, music was always a close presence in the family home: her mother taught piano and guitar. After graduating with a degree in English literature from the University of Western Ontario, she began to pursue music as her own career path. Her debut album…

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New VideoGamer Podcast #9 - Moving on from Diablo w/ David Brevik 1:18:43

3M ago1:18:43

1:18:43

VideoGamer sits down with Diablo creator David Brevik to discuss his storied career. From the early days of Atari Lynx development to the closure of Marvel Heroes, and of course all of the juicy Diablo stuff in between.By VideoGamer.com

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Adanna Nedd, narrative designer (Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To). 1:20:27

3M ago1:20:27

1:20:27

Adanna Nedd is a narrative designer and writer for video games. Born in the Chesapeake Bay State of Maryland, she studied Information Technology & English at Penn State University as a Millennium Scholar. While at Penn State, she started multiple research projects investigating how players represent themselves in video games through their choice of…

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Daniel Pemberton, composer (Slow Horses, Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Concord). 1:20:58

3M ago1:20:58

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Daniel Pemberton is an Academy Award-nominated English composer and songwriter. In 1994, at the age of 16, he recorded an album in his bedroom using a multitrack cassette recorder. It caught the attention of the music producer Pete Namlook, who released it on his label, leading to a flurry of soundtrack commissions. In the years that followed, my g…

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New VideoGamer Podcast #8 - Creating The Elder Scrolls w/ Ted Peterson 1:02:20

3M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

The Elder Scrolls co-creator Ted Peterson talks about the creation of Bethesda's classic RPG series, and his upcoming spiritual successor - The Wayward Realms.By VideoGamer.com

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New VideoGamer Podcast #7 - Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson 56:44

3M ago56:44

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Hooded Horse communications director Joe Robinson discusses his history with strategy games and the beauty of early access city builder Manor Lords.By VideoGamer.com

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Best of 2024 (Part 2). 1:05:42

4M ago1:05:42

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Part #2 of a collection of some of our favourite clips from My Perfect Console episodes released in 2024. Be attitude for gains. https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Best of 2024 (Part 1). 1:11:54

4M ago1:11:54

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Enjoy this collection of some of our favourite clips from My Perfect Console episodes released in 2024. Be attitude for gains. https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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WELCOME TO 2025 ~ REFLECTIONS, INPIRATIONS, and THE BOOK OF JOB 37:54

4M ago37:54

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WE MADE IT!!! That just keeps coming to mind, considering 2025 is so FRESH! We start with Reflections, tap into inspirations, and then we end with the Book of Job! We are about to have an INCREDIBLE YEAR ya'll!!!!

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Console of the Year Award (2024). 14:15

4M ago14:15

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A special episode with the winner of the My Perfect Console of the Year award, as voted by the listeners to the show. Be attitude for gains. https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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New VideoGamer Podcast #6 - Changing A Genre w/ Age of Empires' Dave Pottinger 1:41:32

4M ago1:41:32

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Now working on Project Citadel, the VideoGamer Podcast interviews Age of Empires and Halo Wars veteran Dave Pottinger about the history of RTS development and how to bounce back after a studio closure.By VideoGamer.com

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Game of the Year 2024 (ft. Glenn Moore). 1:25:22

4M ago1:25:22

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Has 2024 been a good year for video games? Host Simon Parkin and comedian Glenn Moore each pick their five favourites of the year. Will any of their choices overlap? Will the game in the top spot start with a vowel? Be attitude for gains. https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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New VideoGamer Podcast #5 - Snipin' Hitler's Ball Again/Sniper Elite Interview 1:01:15

4M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

In this episode of the New VideoGamer Podcast, lead level designer of Sniper Elite Resistance Beck Shaw speaks about the process of creating a new Sniper Elite game, how to design a Hitler assassination and more. Disclaimer - This episode is sponsored by Sniper Elite ResistanceBy VideoGamer.com

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G. T. Karber, crime writer, Murdle. 1:25:41

5M ago1:25:41

1:25:41

My guest today is G. T. Karber, the innovative crime writer and creator of the Murdle series of puzzle books. The son of a judge and a civil rights attorney, he studied mathematics and English literature at the University of Arkansas, then took a Masters at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. It was while he was working on a project in a coffee shop …

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When Humane Honesty receives a Brutal Response 41:35

5M ago41:35

41:35

This episode is a piggyback off of Episode 5...Creating a Safe Space for Conversation, and a video that I shared on social media talking about monitoring spirits and lack of support. The engagement encouraged me, and a few people affirmed me of who I am...honoring my Honesty and Transparency. Weaponizing self-expression is just not cool, and it has…

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Billy Basso, game-maker, Animal Well. 1:21:29

5M ago1:21:29

1:21:29

Billy Basso is an American creator of video games. Born in Chicago, he studied film, then earned his masters in Computer Science at DePaul University. After a stint working as a video editor, he moved into game development, first making educational games for schools in Chicago, and later at NetherRealm Studios, where he worked on smartphone version…

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Creating a Safe Space for Conversation 20:27

5M ago20:27

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Getting back into the swing of things seems to always be a part of the journey. As long as the swinging is consistent, we will be alright. It's been a few weeks since the last episode, and so much has happened...including how I look. I didn't intentionally wait to do my next episode, it just kind of happened this way. So, in the process of us getti…

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Correspondence Special #5: The Best Video Game SFX? 35:44

5M ago35:44

35:44

In this special correspondence edition, Simon reads out your correspondence and answers your questions. Which ten games have been picked in the first 100 episodes more than any others? What are the best Christmas-themed video games? What are the best video game sound effects of all time? Who are the video game industry's true founding fathers (or m…

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Jordan Mechner, creator of Prince of Persia. 1:27:03

5M ago1:27:03

1:27:03

Jordan Mechner is an American author, game designer, graphic novelist and screenwriter. While a student at Yale University he designed and programmed the martial arts game Karateka. To create the animations in the game he pioneered a rotoscoping process to capture Super 8 film footage of his friends and family members. My guest further developed th…

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New VideoGamer Podcast #4 - Creating Halo's God w/ Jeff Steitzer 2:03:56

5M ago2:03:56

2:03:56

Joined by Halo's multiplayer announcer Jeff Steitzer, this episode of the New VideoGamer Podcast delves deep into the actor's history of theatre performances, auditions and a secret love of the video game Myst. Jeff Steitzer Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/jeffsteitzer?srsltid=AfmBOopZuZEYjGcq-Y5Q2L1-LcwJHGuXncrjY16IG0zSoHZWbRz2pefc…

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Andy McNamara, former editor-in-chief, Game Informer. 1:22:03

5M ago1:22:03

1:22:03

Andy Macnamars is the former editor-in-chief of Game Informer. He joined the bi-monthly magazine for its launch in 1991 as an editorial assistant. Within eighteen months he had been promoted to editor’s seat, which he the occupied for 25 years, growing the magazine’s readership from around 60,000 subscribers to, at its height, eight million, making…

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VideoGamer Minisode - F1 24 Interview w/ Si Lumb 31:32

5M ago31:32

31:32

In this first VideoGamer Minisode, we talk to Si Lumb, technical producer at Codemasters about the new enhancements to F1 24.By VideoGamer.com

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Corinne Busche & John Epler, game directors, Dragon Age: The Veilguard. 1:18:06

5M ago1:18:06

1:18:06

Corrine and John are the director and creative director of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Corinne Busche majored in digital animation at the University of Utah. In 2006 she joined the studio now known as EA Saltlake, working through the ranks to become a Design Director for The Sims series. John Epler studied English language and literature at the Univ…

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No...You're Weird! 36:40

6M ago36:40

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The word "weird" is a relative word. Even after doing this episode, which was recorded right after the "Selection," I want to expound on how being "weird" can also be a SuperPower! Next episode! Episode 4 however, is somewhat of a response to the display of how our environment views Character and it's value when it comes to Leadership. It also addr…

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Sarah Elmaleh, voice actor (Fortnite, Halo Infinite, Gears of War 5). 1:21:36

6M ago1:21:36

1:21:36

My guest today is the American voice-actor and activist Sarah Elmaleh. As a student at Wesleyan University she performed in a variety of theatrical productions and radio plays, spending a portion of her studies at the British American Drama Academy in Oxford. After graduating she moved to Brooklyn, New York, and was working as a stage actor when sh…

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Matt Firor, founder of ZeniMax Online Studios (The Elder Scrolls Online). 1:10:34

6M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

My guest today is the founder and director of ZeniMax Online Studio, Matt Firor. After studying history at George Washington University, he co-founded the developer Interesting Systems Inc., where he created a MUD-style text adventure titled Darkness Falls. In 1995 he co-founded Mythic Entertainment, where he produced pioneering online games such a…

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New VideoGamer Podcast #3: Marvel Rivals Interview w/ Thaddeus Sasser 1:09:03

6M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Marvel Rivals game director and Battlefield veteran Thaddeus Sasser looks back on decades of game development as the launch of his new free-to-play game nears.By VideoGamer.com

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People treat you how they see you! 53:53

6M ago53:53

53:53

This is a very hard pill to swallow. All of us have different experiences, so this episode will resonate with those who it is intended to. I share some experiences that I've had to give a perspective of how this lesson is learned and taught! The most important message to get from this episode, is to KNOW how GOD SEES YOU! From there, we have to see…

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Pitof Comar, film director (Catwoman, Alien: Resurrection). 1:11:51

6M ago1:11:51

1:11:51

My guest today is a French film director and pioneer in the world of digital imaging. Born in Paris, he studied architecture and medicine at university before joining the film industry. He co-founded Duran Duboi, a postproduction house that created visual effects for music videos by artists including Prince, Madonna, Lenny Kravitz, and Boy George. …

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Let's Get In To It! 46:45

6M ago46:45

46:45

We already know that this Podcast is going to get DEEP, simply because this is the THIRD time that I have had to type this description, due to some kind of weirdness going on when I click a certain button. WOOOO SAHHHH!!! Now, how deep will we get? We won't know until we get there, but the intention is to GET TO THE ROOT! Ok, this episode is going …

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