Best Eati Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 17: EATI End-of-the-Year Extravaganza 1:22:23

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Welcome to Emmi & Annie's year in review, including our definitive video game crush of 2025, episode stats, and a cocktail or two. Thanks for a great year of talking indie. We're really looking forward to the next one. Girl Mode and the episode we guested on back in May Emmi’s non-EATI recs The Apothecary Diaries Manga Light novels Anime Coffee Rus…

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Ep 16: Short Little Goblin Representation (Carimara) 1:15:41

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Emmi and Annie battle motion sickness to answer a ghost’s questions three. Chapters: (00:30) News (06:45) State of Silksong (10:32) Carimara Discussion (01:08:22) Upcoming Games News Links: Netflix to buy Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion (GamesIndustry.biz, Dec. 5) Netflix sells studio Spry Fox back to original owners (PC Gamer, Dec. 5) Micron announ…

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Ep 15: Dave the Diver, Five Games in a Trenchcoat (Fishing Part 2) 1:17:36

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This week we’re talking Dave the Diver, killer whales, and the Ratatouille of it all in Part 2 of our Fishing Game Duology. Chapters: (01:02) News + State of Silksong (25:23) Dave the Diver (01:11:23) Upcoming Games News Links: NYT on the Saudi Arabia PIF being low on funds Game Developer on the Unity/Fortnite partnership NYT interview with Roblox’…

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E.A.T.I. Case: Truths Unburied 29:10

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Send us a text A ghost from the past returns to unbury the truth, tearing down the foundation of a monstrous deception. All fractured loyalties meet in this final, deadly reunion, sealing the chilling and inevitable end of the season. Credits (in order of appearance) Drew - Anthony Rodriguez Adam - Jacob Merrill Adams Mom - Mindie Rodriguez Rodger …

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E.A.T.I. Case: Where it all Began 24:25

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Send us a text This is the moment that changed everything—a failed experiment now a discovered secret meant to be buried. All the widespread damage in the world can be traced back to the terrifying genesis contained within this case file. Further support our organization from the links provided below: https://www.patreon.com/eati https://www.paypal…

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Ep 14: To Dredge or Not to Dredge (Fishing Part 1) 58:56

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Dredge, the yawning horror of that which we cannot change, and you. Part 1 of our Fishing Game Duology. Look out for Part 2 in a couple weeks. Links: 80 Level interview with Black Salt Games (November 16, 2023) The Game Awards' Future Class program remains on ice (November 6, 2025) How poor leadership slows down game development (November 4, 2025) …

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E.A.T.I. Case: The Book of the Cult 37:20

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Send us a text When a man discovers a strange object in the attic of his new home, he becomes consumed by its dark influence—an affliction that may be a curse… or something far worse. Further support our organization from the links provided below: https://www.patreon.com/eati https://www.paypal.biz/eatihorrorpodcast Support the show E.A.T.I posts o…

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Ep 13: The Highest Form of Love is Cannibalism (Slay the Princess) 1:32:19

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Slay ‘er? I barely know ‘er! Beware: discussions of blood, gore, body horror, cannibalism, the works. Links: Nota Press by Reba Elliott open for submissions for Game Books Arimia Dev - Interview with Black Tabby Games (November 29th, 2024) Gamespot - Review of Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut (November 18th, 2024) Favorite Childhood AMVs: Naruto…

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Ep 12: For the Late Game Freaks (Blue Prince Part 2) 2:25:41

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This one’s for the late game freaks. Links: EA considering private buyout (which has since been confirmed): https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/ea-private-deal-buyout-video-game-maker-808aefec Hades II v1.0 out as of Sep 25: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145350/Hades_II Infinity Nikki Girlcott context from Girl Mode’s Robin Bea: https://www.in…

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E.A.T.I Case: Russian Sleep Experiment 27:13

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Send us a text An unsettling wartime project from the 1940's involved the confinement of five individuals, without the ability to sleep. What transpired exposed a devastating secret about unrest. Russian Scientist: Gina Nicole FlynnVA: https://x.com/FlynntheVA https://www.castingcall.club/flynntheva Further support our organization from the links p…

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E.A.T.I. Case: The Doorway in the Drywall 37:43

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Send us a text While renovating their home, a couple discovers something inside their wall, opening a passage to secrets that were never meant to be found. Amanda Barringer: https://amandabarringer.com/ Vox by the C: https://www.instagram.com/voxbythec/# Further support our organization from the links provided below: https://www.patreon.com/eati ht…

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Ep 11: One Prince Two Prince Red Prince Blue Prince (Part 1) 1:38:07

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Sorry it took so long to get back. We got lost in this mansion where the layout changed every day. We've been subsisting on turnips and bananas since June. As always, spoilers abound. Featuring a new recurring segment, the State of Silksong. News Links: Indie game delays due to Silksong release (Game Developer) A recap of recent Nintendo Direct (Po…

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Ep 10: Ravenhearst & Pajama Sam 1:17:02

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Annie and Emmi revisit games from their respective childhoods. Annie brings Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst, a game about being friends with your ex, and Emmi brings Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It’s Dark Outside, a star vehicle for Pamela Adlon. Spoilers for games that are decades old. This episode was deeply cursed with recording issues, room…

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Ep 9: Hades II (Early Access) 1:27:23

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Gird your chthonic loins for the Hades II Early Access anniversary. Emmi and Annie talk muscle mommies, lunar lasers, and so many spoilers. No section on upcoming games this week because we simply had too much to say about Hades II. Corrections: Emmi misspoke when she said Giant Bomb was sold from CBS to Fandom. The 2020 sale of Giant Bomb was from…

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Ep 8: itch.io Snack Mix 1 56:00

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In their first itch.io Snack Mix episode, Emmi and Annie scale fish, believe and forget, and descend into the depths. Snack along at the links below. Games discussed: Scale the Depths Bulbo’s Belief System my father’s long long legs Upcoming/newly released games: Locomoto (Apr 8) Blue Prince (Apr 10) Rusty Rabbit (Apr 17) Beholder: Conductor (Apr 2…

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Ep 7: Balatro 1:03:46

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For April Fools’, Emmi & Annie play a little game called Balatro. Upcoming/newly released games: The Chef's Shift (Mar 30) PEPPERED: an existential platformer (Apr 7) Tiny Garden (Apr 8) Maliki: Poison of the Past (Apr 22) News links: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-announces-new-lending-feature-for-digital-games https://www.polygon.com/gami…

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Ep 6: Aviary Attorney 1:13:00

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Annie is a know-it-all. Emmi is a know-it-none. No news or upcoming games this week because we spend too long talking about which anthropomorphic animals from Aviary Attorney we would kiss. Vive la France. Links: 2014 Siliconera interview with Darya Noghani and Mandy Lennon Original Kickstarter for Aviary Attorney The Public & Private Life of Anima…

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Ep 5: Europa & Mouthwashing 1:22:10

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Emmi & Annie played two games with very different styles. Emmi was disturbed by Mouthwashing's body horror; Annie was disturbed by Europa's cuteness. These problems are the same. TW for discussion of sexual assault. Maddie Myers on motion sickness in Indiana Jones Mouthwashing playthrough Annie referenced Gene Park interview with writer of Mouthwas…

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Ep 4: Death of the Reprobate 1:02:50

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Emmi and Annie played Death of the Reprobate. Content warnings for: Hieronymus Bosch, tomfoolery, bird violence. --- BBC article about 2011 23-day PSN outage Polygon article about PSN outage Emmi wants this Infinity Nikki outfit and she’s stressed about it. This is the pizza box Playdate case that Annie has. Upcoming games: Ale Abbey (Feb 18 - Earl…

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Ep 3: Drova: Forsaken Kin 1:01:16

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Annie has personal news. Emmi makes an inaccurate Nintendo prediction. And they discuss Drova, which Emmi quit after a shift while Annie put in a 40-hour work week. --- An important note about timing/content: we recorded this shortly after the 2024 election and spent some time up top discussing how we were handling it. We hope we don't sound in any…

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Ep 2: Potion Permit 56:22

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Emmi and Annie play Potion Permit, and discuss the tradition of bad mayorship in video game towns. Upcoming games mentioned (now out): Totally Spies! - Cyber Mission Dragon Age: The Veilguard Europa Drova: Forsaken Kin Prim Intro/Outro music: Bit Forest Intro music by Bertsz -- https://freesound.org/s/545457/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Follow u…

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Ep 1: An Introduction to Emmi & Annie Talk Indie 58:19

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In which Emmi & Annie introduce themselves, and talk about why they like video games so much. Special guest in the subtext: guilt around lack of productivity brought on by the American-Protestant work ethic. Show notes: Here’s a decent overview of explicit vs implicit memory Joint-media engagement paper Emmi was drawing from: Takeuchi, L., & Steven…

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Season 1 Teaser 0:36

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An intro to the intro.By Emmi & Annie

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E.A.T.I. Case: The Christmas Elf Doll 22:32

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Send us a text A young troubled boy receives an elf doll for the holidays. The parents soon discover it's more than just a doll. Further support our organization from the links provided below: https://www.patreon.com/eati https://www.paypal.biz/eatihorrorpodcast Support the show E.A.T.I posts on Tuesdays. Follow the different links provided below s…

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E.A.T.I. Case: Horror Behind the Restaurant 23:28

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Send us a text Two friends reunite after three years, and decide to visit their old job. What they find is not one for the books. Credits: Drew - Anthony Rodriguez Jamie - AddivTP | https://addivtp.carrd.co/ Jacob - Vern Morris Waitress - Mindie Rodriguez Casey - Vesperia | https://vesperiaproductions.carrd.co/ Further support our organization from…

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E.A.T.I. Case: Troubles at a Club 35:18

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Send us a text Two friends celebrate a twenty-first Birthday, and encounter a sinister threat! Credits: Drew - Anthony Rodriguez Adam - Jacob Merrill Adams Mom - Mindie Rodriguez Rodger - WildVA Bar Tender - Denver Benedict Keith - Denver Benedict Club Security - Vern Morris Further support our organization from the links provided below: https://ww…

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E.A.T.I. Case: The Cave Diver's Discovery 26:21

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Send us a text A cave explorer ventures into a cave system, and discovers something beyond our understanding. This marks the first case file of season 2. Further support our organization from the links provided below: https://www.patreon.com/eati https://www.paypal.biz/eatihorrorpodcast Support the show E.A.T.I posts on Tuesdays. Follow the differe…

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Emotional Brain Training for Food and other unwanted behaviors 54:55

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In this podcast episode Betsy talks with Laurel Mellin, PhD, who is the founder of EBT, or emotional brain training. Laurel explains in great detail how this specific brain training system works, specifically giving examples related to (among other things) binge eating and childhood situations that were at the root of unwanted behaviors. She talks …

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E.A.T.I. Cases: Detective Drew (Season 2) 1:36

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Send us a text The next season of E.A.T.I. comes to your headphones June 18th! Experience even more mystery and horror this next season as Officer Drew Philips takes charge in investigating E.A.T.I. and their recorded cases. Support the show E.A.T.I posts on Tuesdays. Follow the different links provided below so you never miss an episode! Instagram…

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Eating issues during menopause and at any age! A conversation with Deb Butler 50:53

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During this conversation with weight loss coach Deb Butler, you will hear about her personal journey with weight issues and her process when working with women with similar issues. We talk about thoughts, intuitive eating, emotional eating, how menopause is in some ways like adolesence, and about how finding peace in life is the backbone for change…

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The practice of embodying emotions 53:11

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Betsy talks about the techniques offered in the book The Practice of Embodying Emotions by Raja Selvam, PhD. in order to help listeners learn a tool to help completely change their unwanted behaviors. She gives specific examples and case studies that are presented in the book.By Betsy Thurston

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Integrating fear, body acceptance, and learning how to refocus 49:00

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In this podcast Betsy talks about the artform of integrating the experience of fear in all its forms, using ideas from psychology and spirituality. Included in the discussion is a look at the problem of judgment towards the body and she teaches a specific exercise you can do to work towards body acceptance. Finally, the podcast talks about the impo…

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E.A.T.I. Breached Transmission 9:42

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Send us a text [EATI Auto Message System] This is an unauthorized broadcast. Our levels show a scheduled shutdown due to failed security measures. Our records show a brief 'interview' shortly before the scheduled shutdown. Further information is unknown. Support the show E.A.T.I posts on Tuesdays. Follow the different links provided below so you ne…

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Lose weight with Low carb diets, blood glucose monitoring and weight loss drugs, an interview 46:52

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On this podcast Betsy interviews Dr. Paul Kolodzik, who specializes in the prudent use of weight loss drugs, low carbohydrate diets and blood glucose monitoring for people who have trouble losing weight. Insulin resistance is a very common condition in people with weight issues, and Dr. Kolodzik talks about his approach to working with this populat…

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E.A.T.I. Case: The Dream Recording Machine 8:42

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Send us a text A familiar individual creates a machine that has the potential to change the future, while others seek the machine for further knowledge. Further support our organization from the links provided below: https://www.patreon.com/eati https://www.paypal.biz/eatihorrorpodcast Support the show E.A.T.I posts on Tuesdays. Follow the differen…

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E.A.T.I. Case: The Bound Book 9:37

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Send us a text A collector of antique literature is gifted an old book that reveals information beyond our understanding. Further support our organization from the links provided below: https://www.patreon.com/eati https://www.paypal.biz/eatihorrorpodcast Support the show E.A.T.I posts on Tuesdays. Follow the different links provided below so you n…

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E.A.T.I. Case: The Masked Cult 9:43

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Send us a text On Halloween night during a parade, two cops get called to an abandoned property with a dark past, and a sinister secret. Further support our organization from the links provided below: https://www.patreon.com/eati https://www.paypal.biz/eatihorrorpodcast Support the show E.A.T.I posts on Tuesdays. Follow the different links provided…

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E.A.T.I. Case: The Phone 11:39

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Send us a text A mother with a troubled past begins to lose her sanity, as a small plastic phone enters her sons life. Further support our organization from the links provided below: https://www.patreon.com/eati https://www.paypal.biz/eatihorrorpodcast Support the show E.A.T.I posts on Tuesdays. Follow the different links provided below so you neve…

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E.A.T.I. Case: The Shack on the Silver Trail 15:33

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Send us a text Two brothers on a family trip decide to go on a trip of their own, and search for an infamous hiking trail; only to find something much different. Further support our organization from the links provided below: https://www.patreon.com/eati https://www.paypal.biz/eatihorrorpodcast Support the show E.A.T.I posts on Tuesdays. Follow the…

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Addiction, physical pain, eating disorders, overthinking, OCD and brain training for recovery 58:41

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Betsy talks about the brain's "habit" of addiction, eating disorders, pain, anxiety, and even OCD, and one approach to help recover. She reviews concepts from a book called The Pain Habit by Drew Coverdale. Topics include the subconscious and conscious mind, buidling resilence, and learning how to become your own healer.…

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E.A.T.I. Case: The Copper Key Experiment 9:15

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Send us a text A Doctor experiments with a copper key that unlocks any door, but what's behind the door? Further support our organization from the links provided below: https://www.patreon.com/eati https://www.paypal.biz/eatihorrorpodcast Support the show E.A.T.I posts on Tuesdays. Follow the different links provided below so you never miss an epis…

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Welcome to the E.A.T.I. (Audio Drama) 2:50

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Send us a text What is E.A.T.I? Allow us to introduce ourselves. Support the show E.A.T.I posts on Tuesdays. Follow the different links provided below so you never miss an episode! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e.a.t.i_horror_podcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eati_horror_podcast Youtube: https://youtu.be/X_bJgelOVwc…

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Fine Tuning Intuitive Eating with the Law of Attraction 46:14

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On this episode Betsy looks at some of the key components of intuitive eating and how to apply them more fully in order to obtain a new relationship with eating. She also sprinkles in some of the ideas from manifesting, or the Law of Attraction. Topics include having the right mental approach, tuning into hunger and fullness, looking at the satisfa…